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Jill Kinmont Boothe( Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times )
Jill Kinmont Boothe was the national women's slalom champion when she was paralyzed in 1955. She refused to let her injuries get in the way of becoming a teacher and a painter. Her story was the subject of a book as well as two films. She was 75. Full obituary
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