This man was once told he would never be able to walk again


Skip Archimedes has faced many setbacks in life including breaking his spine while competing as a professional gymnast. Not only is he up and running today, he is inspiring others as a motivational speaker and author. Photo: The Star Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

If your idea of a wise man is someone clad in a long flowing robe with scraggly facial hair, staff in one hand, continuously spewing words of wisdom, think again.

Motivational speaker/author Skip Archimedes is anything but that. He strikes one as more of a celebrity athlete, what with his good looks and tanned, muscular physique.

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