First-time Team USA and Paralympic snowboarder Mike Schultz started out as a motorcross and snowmobile racer. But through developing his own prosthetic, he got into a new sport and was able to launch a new career. For full interview [click here](https://cheddar.com/videos/team-usa-paralympic-snowboarder-overcomes-a-mountain-of-challenges-in-his-pursuit-for-gold).
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