15-Year-Old with Mitochondrial Disease Competes on American Ninja Warrior Against the Odds
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Sydney Johnson
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A profile of 15-year-old Sean "Mitoman" Loughlin, who lives with mitochondrial disease and relies on a feeding tube 20 hours a day, yet trains for and competes on American Ninja Warrior. His story highlights his determination, resilience, and the empowering role that ninja training plays in his life despite his medical challenges.
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· 1 pulledBecause I get to do ninja, it makes my li
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