Former Chinese basketball star Li Duan set a world record in the triple jump for the visually impaired. He successfully defended his Paralympic title, and realized his dream of breaking the world record at the Beijing Paralympic Games. However, Li Duan's path to glory started in a completely different sport.
A national youth champion of the slam dunk at age 17, Li Duan confidently looked forward to a basketball career. His dream was to become the Michael Jordan in China. But life can sometimes play cruel tricks.
