Paralympian Thomas Walsh Inspired by Gold Medalist Prom Date Mikaela Shiffrin

Paralympian Thomas Walsh grew up skiing with gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin and even went with her to prom. How have the two continued to inspire each other, both on and off the slopes? Watch above to see how Walsh overcame cancer to continue his skiing career with his childhood friend.

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