Who Is Jessica Long? 6 Facts About the 5-Time Paralympian
6 Things to Know About 5-Time Paralympic Swimmer Jessica Long
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Long was born without fibulas in her legs and had both of her legs amputated when she was just 18 months old. She has said that, when she was in the pool as a child, she never felt like she was missing her legs — and like most little girls, she used to pretend she was a mermaid when she was swimming.