Episode Thirteen: Hannah Dederick, Track

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The podcast episode features a conversation with Paralympian Hannah Dederick, a two-time Paralympian in wheelchair racing. The discussion covers Hannah's journey, experiences at the Paralympic Games, and the competitive selection process for the Paralympic team. Hannah Dederick shares her personal journey of being adopted and moving to the United States, as well as the positive impact of the Paralympic movement on her life.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/opticaldelusionpod/Etsy: https://opticaldelusionpod.etsy.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Optical Delusion05:16 Hannah's Journey and Training13:56 Competing and Medal Success23:38 The Paralympic Selection Process42:07 Personal Journey and Adoption

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