Since seeing the first of Sylvester Stallone’s inspirational ‘Rocky’ film franchise in the 1980s, I’ve believed that champions are forged from adversity. So I was very happy to read in the ‘Guardian’ about Adonis Lattimore, a high school boy from Virginia, US, who won a state wrestling title despite being disabled.
Adonis, a Landstown High School student, was born with no right leg, a left leg that stopped in the middle of his thigh, and only one finger on his right hand. These deformities, however, did not deter him from pursuing his aspirations. His tale is inspiring.
And it might be set to Billy Ocean’s 1985 chart-topping hit “When The Going Gets Tough.” As a freshman (first-year student), Adonis qualified for the wrestling regionals, although he didn’t make much progress.
He missed the regional competition as a sophomore (second-year student), and wrestling was canceled last year due to the epidemic. However, as a senior, he continued to work hard and develop.
And this year, his tenacity, determination, and self-belief paid off.
The high schooler claimed first place in the 48 kg weight category at the Virginia state wrestling competition.
Take a look at him on the podium. He triumphed over his adversary.
His coach is then speechless.
Adonis explained, “I’ve been dreaming of this since I knew what it was. I don’t know what more to say.”
The explanation is that champions emerge from adversity.
About Mark Manuel
The above thoughts/content has been proudly copied from the wall of Sir Mark Manuel. Being interviewing almost every role model of this country and going stronger each day. Mark Manuel is a respected Mumbai editor, writer, and columnist.
With over three decades of journalism in leading publications. This includes the Free Press Journal, Times, Dainik Bhaskar, Mid-Day, and Afternoon. He is famous for his brilliant pen interviews. He himself is a TEDx speaker.
Further
His interviews have featured in several leading media houses. They include the Hindustan Times, Huffington Post, BBC, and Network 18. He has interviewed almost every famous person. In the country from Mother Teresa to Muhammad Ali. His first book is just out. It’s titled Moryaa Re! It is a crime thriller that is perhaps the country’s first police procedural. He began his career covering crime. And in a tribute to his experience and knowledge of this beat.
Several distinguished officers of the Mumbai Police and its Crime Branch collaborated with him to make this book possible. In a statement of friendship for Mark Manuel and admiration for his work, Amitabh Bachchan wrote the forward.
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