"Wilma Rudolph overcame polio to win three Olympic gold medals. South Korea's Im Dong-hyun won Olympic gold in archery, and he's legally blind. Race car driver Alex Zanardi lost both of his legs in a crash. Today he's a champion hand cyclist. This book spotlights 12 athletes from around the world who achieved greatness despite their disabilities. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Learn More page zooms in on the topic of accessibility"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary.

Alex Zanardi: racing champion -- Wilma Rudolph: from polio to the Olympics -- Brent Sopel: freedom on the ice -- Natalie du Toit: swimming with one leg -- Oz Sanchez: overcoming trouble -- Yu Chui Yee: one of the best -- Tom Dempsey: super kicker -- Marla Runyan: running blind -- Mariyappan Thangavelu: high jump hero -- Kayleigh Williamson: marathon queen -- Jim Abbott: different can be better -- Im Dong-hyun: on target -- Learn more: accessibility.