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Medal Quest  “I take a lot of pride in the uniform I wear.”

Brad Snyder, injured in Afghanistan, says the Paralympics is his way “to keep serving.” Details

 

Program: Medal Quest

Episode: “I take a lot of pride in the uniform I wear.”

Exactly a year before the 2012 Paralympic Games, Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder was injured in an IED explosion in Afghanistan. He set a goal of becoming a Paralympic swim champion, so he could continue to “take a lot of pride in the uniform I wear.”

Duration: (3:08)
Premiere Date: 09/27/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR
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