This is Paralympian Juan José Méndez Fernández, he is missing most of one arm and half of one leg. He is special, but not unique; there are many other athletes like him. So next time you think you can’t, think of Méndez and push on.

Get more information about the Paralympic Games and their mission, ‘To enable Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and inspire and excite the world.’

Photo via paralympic.org