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Paralympian Chris Hammer builds gold-medal life in Gilbert

Chris Hammer won the gold medal at the Paris Paralympics in 2024.

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The assignment seemed simple enough: learn to tie your shoes and show the class.

For Chris Hammer, it came with an asterisk — one his teacher thought should excuse him. Born with one hand, Hammer was told he didn’t have to complete the task.

His parents disagreed.

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