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At the Winter Paralympics, some athletes have found business opportunities

Zach Williams, a U.S. para alpine skier, lowers himself into his molding rig. Williams was already a licensed prosthetist when he was introduced to his sport: skiing in a seated position. A double amputee, he

At the Winter Paralympics, athletes with prosthetics often modify them to fit their bodies more precisely. That has led to some competitors starting their own businesses to help fellow amputees.

(Image credit: Emily Chen-Newton)

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