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Matt Brown Denied Entry to NYC Marathon, Still Not Giving Up
Matt Brown was denied entry into the New York City Marathon because he is unable to power himself. But Brown is hoping the organizers change their minds.
After Matt Brown was paralyzed after getting injured during a Norwood High School hockey game, the community came together to help him.
With the help of veteran Lucas Carr, Brown was able to participate in several marathons, including the Boston Marathon in two years ago. However, the New York City Marathon just denied Brown from entering the race, according to CBS.
The reason is because the marathon only allows those who are able to power themselves.
“It’s telling me and Matt no, you can’t do this and that’s discrimination,” Carr told CBS News. “It doesn’t make him less of a person just because I push him.”
Brown isn't giving up and he hopes that the race organizers will change their minds.
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