Anything is possible': Jamaican athlete touches hearts at Special Olympics World Games

He kneels down, resting his hands on the ground in front of his body. He then slowly drags his feet towards his arms. He starts running, gnashing his teeth and using his arms to support himself. He feels as if his knees are being pierced by sharp arrows. He closes his eyes, he tells himself he can do it and he keeps moving forward. He opens his eyes and all of a sudden people are clapping and cheering for him. A silver medal is now resting on his chest. He made it.

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