Giving his competitors a leg up

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Beth Houlton

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When American Paralympic snowboarder Mike Schultz lost his leg at 27 after a snowmobile accident, the long-time competitive athlete refused to give up doing what he loved. Regular prosthetics allowed him to walk, but he needed a much stronger, specialized device to compete at a high level.

So he built it himself.

Over three Paralympics, Schultz has medaled four times. Even more impressive? The vast majority of his competitors now wear the same leg prosthetic Schultz designed.

See how the MotoKnee works and learn what Schultz is doing next!

(Photo/Mike Schultz Instagram)

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Beth Houlton believes in the power of words and individual actions to fuel positive change, especially when done in an intentional way that benefits us all. Personal and professional endeavors in journalism, law, music, community activism, and nonprofit organizations that work for the greater good provide a unique yet multi-faceted perspective and motivation for this movement.