Watch Paralympian's Reaction to Catching a Ball With Bionic Arm For First Time
Ever since she lost her hand to a sausage machine, Kate Grey had never been able to catch anything with her left hand – until she was given a new one last month.
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Watch Olympic Sprinter Run Onto Busy Highway So He Can Save Tortoise From Traffic
David Verburg doesn't just use his speed to win gold medals in the Olympics – he also uses it to save endangered tortoises.
Soccer Star Helps to Launch 'World's Largest Inclusive School' for Disabled Children to Be Students and Teachers
The Brazilian athlete hopes that the 'school' will raise awareness about the lack of educational opportunities made available to special needs kids.
When Helicopter Upsets Tennis Player With PTSD, His Teammate Abandons Game to Comfort Him Using a Song
When Paul Guest was sent into a post-traumtic episode by the sound of a helicopter overhead, his teammate rushed in with comfort using a song.
Watch Runner's Emotional Reaction to Becoming First Ever Pro Athlete With Cerebral Palsy Signed by Nike
Justin Gallegos has just become a prime example of how hard work pays off – no matter what your disability is.
In Twist of Fate, NFL Star's Organs Go to the Ailing Sports Hero Who Inspired Him
It was the only known instance of a pro athlete's organs donated to another player, and they went to the baseball star whom he met and idolized as a child.
Eight! Phelps Wins Record-Setting Gold in Beijing (UPDATED)
Michael Phelps won his record eighth gold medal Sunday at the Beijing Olympics as a member of the victorious U.S. 400-meter medley relay team, surpassing Mark Spitz for most golds in a single games.
This 10-Year-old Boy Just Beat Michael Phelps's Most Enduring Swimming Record
A youngster whose actual name is "Clark Kent" just beat a swimming record that Michael Phelps set in 1995.
Chicago Cubs Give Young Fan Autographed Baseball After Foul Ball Was Thought to Have Been Stolen
Despite seemingly incriminating footage of the incident sparking outrage, it turns out that everyone was a winner during this weekend's Cub's game.
Man Runs Backwards Through Ultra Marathons So He Can Help the Future of Honeybees
This guy runs backwards through ultra marathons – and he does it all for the future of honeybees.
After His Old High School Teacher Got a Flat Tire on Her Way to Mass, NFL Player Came to Her Rescue
This compassionate NFL linebacker isn't just a professional athlete on the field – he is apparently also a Good Samaritan to people in need.
Street Fighter is Giving Back: 14-0, The Inspiring Story of UFC's Brian Ortega - Hispanic Athlete of the Year
Raised on the hard streets of LA, Brian Ortega now wants to use the fruits of his hard work to help others-and he's fighting for the chance to win the UFC title tonight.
Best Daring, Acrobatic Stunts by Amazing People on YouTube
These athletic daredevils were chosen as best on YouTube to represent this year's Amazing People collection. From jumping with skateboards, bikes and snowmobiles to doing flips over cars before scoring a basket, they all tested themselves -- and emerged victorious. Don't try this at home.
What if Your Homework Included Comic Books? NFL All-Pro Pushes to Make Education Fun
A former NFL All-Pro fullback has created a comic book to help teach STEM and environmental stewardship to diverse underserved youth.
Amateur Cyclist Completes Toughest Stage of Tour de France Without a Seat- and He Did it for Charity
This 52-year-old amateur cyclist completed the most grueling stage of the Tour de France in just two hours - and he did it without ever sitting down.
When Marathon Runner Spots Abandoned Puppy on the Road, She Carries Him 19 Miles to the Finish Line
It was not easy to carry a puppy for 19 miles of a marathon, but this woman said she could not bear to leave him on the road.
This Gymnast's Performance Was So Flawless and Fun, She Scored a Perfect 10 - and Millions of Views
It's almost impossible not to crack a smile during Katelyn Ohashi's toe-tapping, show-stopping gymnastics routine from last week's college meet.
Teen's Astounding Basketball Shot Just Went Viral With a Swish of the Net Right at the Buzzer (Watch)
This special needs student is winning hearts across social media after he sank an astounding half-court shot right at the third-quarter buzzer.
This American Man Defied the 'Impossible' With First-Ever Solo Trek Across Antarctica
This 33-year-old Oregon man just became the first person to finish a solo hike across Antarctica unaided-and he waited at the finish line for a special friend.
Watch Dramatic Video of Surfer Potentially Breaking Record for Riding World's Biggest Wave
The 29-year-old daredevil still needs to submit evidence to officiators, but experts have expressed confidence that he succeeded in breaking the record.
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