Tatyana McFadden

Decorated Paralympic wheelchair racer who became the youngest member, at 15 years of age, of the United States track & field national team in 2004.

She was born with spina bifida - a hole in her spine - and grew up using her arms to get around, without the aid of a wheelchair.

She was adopted from a Russian orphanage by Deborah McFadden, who brought her to the U.S. and encouraged her sports activities.

David Weir is another successful Paralympian, who helped pave the way for McFadden.