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A lot of times, people think 'para' as far as 'paralyzed.' 'Para' means 'alongside,' so the Paralympics are alongside the Olympics on the same courses, the same hills.
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"A lot of times, people think 'para' as far as 'paralyzed.' 'Para' means 'alongside,' so the Paralympics are alongside the Olympics on the same courses, the same hills."
— Amy Purdy

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A lot of times, people think 'para' as far as 'paralyzed.' 'Para' means 'alongside,' so the Paralympics are alongside the Olympics on the same courses, the same hills. — Amy Purdy

About Amy Purdy

Amy Purdy was a Actress from United States (1979–present).

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Who said "A lot of times, people think 'para' as far as 'paralyzed.' 'Para' means 'alongs…"?
This quote is attributed to Amy Purdy, a Actress from United States.
When did Amy Purdy live?
Amy Purdy lived from 1979 – present.