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"Thomas and the way his life and his story have evolved, and the role that he now played in the Paralympic family and as one of the top athletes competing, I realize that it is the most inspirational comeback story I have ever witnessed," Shiffrin said. "And even though that was never the intention, it is incredible."
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"I'm working hard on my GS and I feel like I've made a lot of improvements, so it's just a matter of racing now," Shiffrin said Thursday, Oct. 24, 2013.
