It started off with flu-like symptoms and pain; then, I started feeling really funny. In two weeks, I was paralyzed from the waist down, and it spiraled down from there. Every ability I had was slowly slipping away. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
There's always going to be something positive that can come out of any negative situation. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
When you have a spinal or brain injury, or any kind of devastating illness, you kind of fall through the cracks in a sense.… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
Being competitive is in my nature. I actually think being competitive saved my life. It's given me the constant drive to be better, and… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
I want the other Victorias out there, the people that are suffering or going through something, to keep fighting. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
I'm a firm believer that every morning brings a new opportunity for me to conquer the day. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
'Good Life' was my gold-medal song and is what I sing when I need to get focused and keep calm. It also just makes… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
We're a huge hockey family. I took to it really quickly, and I was in love with it. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
I know from my experience as a swimmer that you put in the work and practice, and come game day, your body is ready,… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
My hope is to be the first disabled swimmer on an able-bodied team at the Y Nationals. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
I was told it couldn't be done. My dream was impossible. But on March 3, 2016, after spending 10 years in a wheelchair paralyzed… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
