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The snowboarder from Maui: Evan Strong's story

Jan 3, 2018, 8:02 AM EST

by U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Foundation

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Paralympic gold medalist Evan Strong traveled an unconventional path to the snow.

While living in Hawaii, with its balmy temperatures and sunshine, he learned about snowboarding, a discovery that would change his life. Soon enough, at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, he led a Team USA podium sweep in snowboard-cross.

Watch the video above to hear Evan tell his story - and visit TeamUSAFund.org to help athletes like Evan realize their Olympic and Paralympic dreams.

The snowboarder from Maui: Evan Strong's story

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