I love to swim, and what I have been able to do - give people hope. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
When I was really sick, I loved watching 'Dancing With the Stars.' — Victoria Arlen Dancing Copy Share Image
I was told that I would be in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. — Victoria Arlen Life Copy Share Image
I learned early on that extraordinary challenges lead to extraordinary victories. — Victoria Arlen Challenges 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
While paralyzed, I won a gold and three silver medals as a competitive swimmer. — Victoria Arlen Gold Copy Share Image
ESPN truly is a game changer and has the ability to unite the world through sports, which is something I'm incredibly passionate… — Victoria Arlen Ability Copy Share Image
I was written off as a lost cause. But I'm living proof that miracles can happen. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
When my doctors said I would never walk, I didn't believe them. I knew I wasn't meant to spend my life in… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
We all have challenges. We have to face them, embrace them, defy them, and conquer them. — Victoria Arlen Challenges Copy Share Image
The moment when you feel like giving up is right before your breakthrough. — Victoria Arlen Breakthrough 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… — Victoria Arlen Brain 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… — 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… — Victoria Arlen Day 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… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
Winning gold and three silver medals at the Paralympic games is something I'll never forget, but I knew deep down there was… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
A disability can be anything that you are insecure about, and I teach people that when challenges come your way, you need… — Victoria Arlen Challenges Copy Share Image
The climb might be tough and challenging,but the view is worth it. There is a purpose for that pain; you just can't… — 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… — Victoria Arlen Calm Copy Share Image
I think there's a lot of people going through different things where you feel like your whole world's imploded, and you feel… — Victoria Arlen Dance Copy Share Image
I'm honored to be a part of the #ShowEm campaign because it recognizes the importance of who we are at our core… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
The big thing for me is just continuing to be a beacon of hope. And showing people that nothing is impossible. — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
If mornings aren't your thing right now, try making yourself do a happy dance after you get out of bed. It helps… — Victoria Arlen Dance Copy Share Image
When I was 10 years old, 'Dancing with the Stars' premiered, and I told my mom, 'I'm going to be on that… — Victoria Arlen Copy Share Image
I grew up doing tap, jazz, and ballet, so I understand rhythm and movement and performing. — Victoria Arlen Ballet Copy Share Image
The traditional tango is really staccato, but with the Argentine tango, you have to be really sexy and saucy. — Victoria Arlen Dance Copy Share Image
I thought my sports career was over once I got into a wheelchair. That was the hardest reality I had to face. — Victoria Arlen Career Copy Share Image
I was determined to get back to my life. I had to relearn how to do everything. I had to learn how… — Victoria Arlen Determined Copy Share Image
My swim coach was very tough on me, and I respond well to that training... being pushed to my limit. — Victoria Arlen Being Copy Share Image
There's nothing greater than just having people that pick you up when you get knocked down. — 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 Family 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 made it to the top five on 'Dancing with the Stars.' To me, that was just a tremendous accomplishment. — Victoria Arlen Accomplishment Copy Share Image
