This is a touching story about two disabled athletes. I saw a story about them some years ago but this video completes their story: One is legally blind while the other lost his legs in a train accident. The continuation of their story is about their relationship with the reporter who became a part of their lives. 

Another interesting part about the story is that the visually impaired wrestler became interested in judo in college and he was coached by my former student Scott Moore who is a multi-medal winning paralympian himself. In this video, as the young wrestler goes to the paralympics, you will see Scott--the coach with albinism-- with him.  

I'm thankful to Scott who shared this video with us on our LSVI alum page on Facebook.  After viewing it, I know that you will be, too!

http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/9454322/why-stayed

Former Student's Blog: All About Judo

This site is for my  former student, Scott Moore who teaches judo and has been to five Paraolympics Scott lives in Denver, Colorado and is always  searching and encouraging blind and sighted kids to learn judo.

http://www.allaboutjudo.com.

High school wrestling: Blind wrestler bringing fans to their feet (with three videos)

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High school wrestling: Blind wrestler bringing fans to their feet (with three videos)
West G's Alcorn winning matches, admiration of fellow students, opponents
Rising to his feet after his championship match at the Perry Pin City Tournament, Robbie Alcorn flashed a brief smile, allowing it to disappear almost as fast as it appeared.
As West Geauga's freshman 135-pounder rose to his feet, so did the majority of fans who watched Madison's Justin Ransom defeat Alcorn, 17-7, in the title bout.
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