"After snowboarding a fair bit in 2011 and 2012 to test equipment, I got pretty good at it, and some friends at Adaptive Action Sports talked me into competing at the exhibition event at the Winter X Games in the adaptive boardercross. I was able to step up my game pretty quick and compete. I took last place, but knew I could improve."
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Mike Schultz, an extraordinary athlete and innovator, has redefined the boundaries of sport and resilience. After a life-altering snowmobile accident in 2008 led to the amputation of his left leg, Schultz’s indomitable spirit propelled him to create the groundbreaking "Moto Knee," a prosthetic knee designed specifically for motocross. As a two-time X Games gold medalist and a dedicated advocate for adaptive sports, Schultz inspires countless individuals to overcome challenges and pursue their passions, leaving a lasting legacy of courage and innovation in the world of disability sports.
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"It's kind of mind-blowing what some of us adaptive athletes can accomplish as far as physical sports."
Mike Schultz"Snowboarding and skiing are big adaptive sports, so that's kind of a market that I wanted to make our equipment used for."
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