Aimee Mullins: Overcoming Obstacles

What condition was Aimee Mullins born with?

• She was born with a heart condition.

• She was born with a hearing impairment.

• She was born without fibulae.

• She was born with impaired vision.

At what age did Aimee Mullins learn to walk using prosthetic legs?

• At 1 year old

• At 2 years old

• At 3 years old

• At 4 years old

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Which university did Aimee Mullins attend?

• Yale University

• Georgetown University

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

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In which event did Aimee Mullins compete in the 1996 Paralympics?

• Track and Field

• Swimming

• Cycling

• Basketball

What type of prostheses did Aimee Mullins pioneer?

• Wooden prostheses

• Plastic prostheses

• Metal prostheses

• Woven carbon-fiber prostheses

Which fashion designer helped start Aimee Mullins' modeling career?

• Ralph Lauren

• Alexander McQueen

• Coco Chanel

• Giorgio Armani

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Which magazine named Aimee Mullins one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world in 1999?

• Glamour

• Vogue

• People Magazine

• Elle

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What role did Aimee Mullins hold at the Women's Sports Foundation?

• President

• Treasurer

• Vice President

• Secretary

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What was Aimee Mullins' role for Team USA at the London 2012 Olympic Games?

• Athlete

• Coach

• Chef de Mission

• Team Manager

What is the SPIRE Institute's purpose?

• To conduct sports research

• To train athletes for the Olympics

• To provide financial aid to athletes

• To help people reach their full potential in athletics, academics, and service