The Paralyzed Jockey Who's Still in the Race
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Andrew Lakeman was an up-and-coming jockey when his horse clipped heels in a race at Belmont Park and fell on him in 2007. He suffered countless injuries and ended up paralyzed from the waist down, but instead of leaving the sport, Lakeman got a trainer's license, bought a horse, and reinvented his career—resilience personified. This Great Big Story profile tells of Lakeman's remarkable determination and perserverence.