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Who was the U.S. swimmer at the 2008 Summer Paralympics who lost her left leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq?

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  • Melissa Stockwell

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Melissa Stockwell, a former United States Army officer who lost her left leg to a roadside bomb in Iraq, competed as a swimmer at the 2008 Summer Paralympics. Her participation is a powerful example of resilience and determination.
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