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Jan 2023
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"Losing My Leg Was The Best Thing That E...

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Paralympian and founder of the Born to Run Foundation, Noelle Lambert, made history on Season 43 of Survivor, quickly becoming an audience favorite before being blindsided in tribal council. Now she's joining Victoria to share her journey of going from hopeful Division I lacrosse player to suddenly losing her left leg in a tragic accident. Noelle details wha ... Show More
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