One Leg Up

Tom Brown of Northeast Harbor lost a leg to cancer, but that isn't what's slowing his Olympic quest. Competing for a slot on the Olympic sailing team takes

Tom Brown of Northeast Harbor lost a leg to cancer, but that isn't what's slowing his Olympic quest. Competing for a slot on the Olympic sailing team takes sponsors.

By: James P. Brown
and Ron Spomer

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