How Paralympian Jessica Long Reframed Disability as a Super Power | SEEN | NowThis
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2020
- ‘Thank God I don’t have legs, I get to stand out’ - Here’s how Jessica Long, a Russian orphan turned American swimming champ, came to see her disability as a super power and is using it to prepare for the #TokyoOlympics.
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In US news and current events today, learn how para swimmer Jessica Long discovered life and a career beyond her disability. Here's Jessica Long's story and how she is avidly working towards Olympic gold, again.
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This woman is so genuine and kind it’s inspiring, she is a fantastic person to represent the sport.
Simp
Pfft ya right
I love a strong woman that doesn’t quit, doesn’t back down and doesn’t make excuses. Awesome video! Best of luck!
Simp
It would be kinda cool to be able to change your height just by sliding on a new pair of legs.. Keep rocking girl your awesome
Your parents are wonderful people for raising such a beautiful young lady. Wish you the world.
Simp
WOW. THE BEST ATTITUDE IN THE WORLD. I GIVE HER A GOLD MEDAL FOR ATTITUDE.
Wow what an amazing person!
She is lovely , inside & out. Hope she wins a 🏅. Very inspiring.
All lady’s are lovely and wet inside! 😄
@@That-guy-here Really... Can't just leave it wholesome?
Maybe she'll see that and hit u up.
Simp
@To Release is To Resolve Your ex girlfriend mentioned you were limp. No ❤ on.
She may not have legs, but everything below the waist is still very much in play.
100% MR 877-cash-now
I was trying to figure out how to say this without sounding insensitive. Thanks for taking the fall for the boyz.
You go girl!! Be proud of who you are!!!!
Clicked on accident but stayed for the inspiring story. You’re awesome Jessica!
Same here!!
The best thing about a legless hottie like this is go ahead, pull up and ask her - she always wants to go for a ride.
Everyrhing about this gal is wonderful. Spirit determination beauty smile grit. A true inspiration for all ppl
Simp
Now that's quality. I need this. So so fine.
Water or no water your attitude on life shows you are strong.
I'd jump out of the water holding my legs yelling shark,
Its always an inspiration to see someone do something awesome even without legs or arms. She is beautiful too and strong as well!! We need more people like this in the world!! Keep on keeping on and god bless!!
I don’t know what’s hotter her or her attitude
What a gorgeous person! How one young lady can be an inspiration to us all!!!!
Simp
And you have me who complains about simple stuff and you have her she is a great inspiration God bless her ty for making this and telling your story on about not having to give up and you can do something with a dissibility ty so much I can and a lot of other people can learn about this I always felt less of my self because of my dissibility thinking I can't do something like other people because I have this problem with myself ty for showing me that despite what other people say you can still live and have your dreams your an inspiration keep it up baby girl
Keep killing it. Your a badass
first time now this news has posted something i liked instead of trying to push some agenda on me they finally just told me a story that entertained and enspired me....thanks
Good inspiration story.
Bless your heart!
Wow.... just wow!!
I love this
She is so ....real.... amazing....
Great inspiration:-):-):-):-)
She is beautiful, strong inside and outside! Very inspiring!
Simp
Shes an inspiration!!
Those of you with thumbs down, get a life.
Simp
Shes gorgeous
Being adopted doesn’t mean you have prove yourself. Everyone has a place and love to give and recieve. Being adopted shouldn’t mean you have to prove yourself. Just be the best person you can be. And people will love you for being you.
I would totally be and love this amazing woman..I myself was born different...Your Amazing girl!!!!
Simp
I love this woman :)
Simp
A leg up on the competition!
What a cool person.
This is the best content you’ve ever had on this BS news channel.
Its been 3 weeks of thinking of a perfect thing to say. I now understand that i have no perfection to purvey. I just wanted to say i like you a lot. Thats all. Be well and keep helping.
Simp
You are beautiful from the inside out dear!!! Love the determination and drive you bestow!!
Simp
*WOW!!!* ❤️😍❤️
Beautiful and strong young lady ... inspiring
Simp
J.G. Wentworth you .. ✅ I see you campaigning
She’s so hot! 😍😍😍
She is so kool....
She has already won.
Why was this an advertisement for me ?🤨
Same but she could get it for sure
Advertise the Olympics coming on in August 2021 on NBC networks.
I love your story and how this hasn't been a political video. It's just about humans and the human condition. Much love for all.
How come all close shots?
She has an amazing outlook and is more posit8ve than people with 2 legs.
How many? All of em?
A lovely women.
It’s 100% okay to be strong and empowered over it. But a disability is a disability. Not a super power.
All about perspective
I genuinely still find her beautiful, like above average pretty ❤️
Da fuq cares?
Id still smash
Simpette
Incredible. Such a testimony for adoption
What with the American flag with the strips going the wrong way at 1:50? Anyone know why that was used?
What do you mean?
@@RealD8 look at the time on the video the strips are going sideways but the flag is vertical
If she ever gets tired, there will be a permanent seat open on my face.
Today I learned that it's "Paralympian", not "Para-olympian". Very interesting.
Her beauty is breathtaking. My future wife. Lol
Fantastic interview. Lucas, you are a lucky man
I would
She's also beautiful
Simp
One day little lady
I'm curious how she starts the race? You have to start by jumping in the water, how does she do it?
It depends on your situation and how you're amputated.If you're able to jump you can but if you don't have legs you're lowered into the water before the race starts.
Wow
Ooooooooo, she ain't got no legs!🦵🦵 If someone can name the song I'll give you a cookie
You are unique... not different...
I thought this was a pornstar interview based on the thumbnail...😔
Because pornstars are Paralympians...
I'm Jesse long ....lol...nice name
Wow amazingly amazing !!!!❤❤❤😍😍😍
Drastic overuse of the word.
Amazing what she's surmounted. But a super power? She's done so much I don't think you have to pander to her.
She is beautiful, won Olympic medals, very smart, and a good person.Who needs legs ? she is what most people want to be in life.
She's like a character who hasn't finished downloading.
I would still prefer to have legs
Spoiler alert, she didnt.
You are so beautiful
Beautiful
That's what matters
Simps
In the next decade we will be able to 3D print limbs.
I wonder why she doesn’t go around accusing others for being privileged because they have legs? Maybe because she doesn’t live in a victim/scarcity mind set. BLM need to take notes.
Just by being a woman in developed countries is a superpower lol 😂
Drag weight?
Why is this my Recommended. Is it because my last name is long is that it.
Hottest chick I’ve seen with no legs
How do 82 haters not like this story.
Poor thing.
😘😍
Aw3
Your gorgeous SWEETHEART. id marry you in a heart beat
Simp
J.G. Wentworth call 877 cash now😂
Clicked cause she's hot. That is all
Try living with your ears ringing 24/7 .
Lmao
Still hot
hear me out...
Осталась бы в России , просила бы на еду мелочь у подземного перехода:)
I can't "stand" people without legs
Well done
So does she like jump from planes and stuff? Or is she paralyzed hhmmmmmm....it doesn't look like she'd look good with a parachute on her back.
Id take you in a sec
Pfft i can already see the fake bs here
Like what?
A god had nothing to do with it.
Don't care ... She sounds like every other girl that age bla bla blaaa
😍 YOW-ZA!
Simp