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21 images Created 10 Oct 2011

This is the story of Maickel Melamed. As a result of complications during birth he was expected to live only 7 days. Over the course of his life, he has consistently overcome his physical limitations. 36 years later, he succussfully trained for and finished the 2011 NYC Marathon in 15 Hours and 22 minutes.

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  • Maickel Melamed lives in Caracas, Venezuela, where he trains 6 days a week in preparation for the upcoming NYC Marathon. September 20th, 2011.
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  • Over the last month and a half Maickel wakes up early every Sunday to run 20k. September 18th, 2011
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  • Maickel lives at his parents house with his cat Duquesa. September 18th, 2011.
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  • As part of his training Maickel goes twice a week to do aquatic exercise. March 5th, 2010.
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  • Maickel runs his first 10k at the Gatorade Race in Caracas. February 28th, 2010.
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  • Maickel trains in a public park. March 18th, 2010.
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  • Perla Sananes has been Maickel's friend since they were teenagers. She is now his manager. September 15th, 2011.
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  • Maickel was diagnosed with Hypotonia at birth. He is unable to stand up on his own. September 13th, 2011.
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  • Galo Bermeo has been with Maickel for the past 15 years. He assists him with anything he can´t do on his own. September 2nd, 2011.
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  • Maickel is being accompanied by a friend while he stretchs after running 26 Km. September 18th, 2011.
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  • Maickel completes a 21K at the ING Miami Half Marathon, a requirement to run the NYC Marathon 2011.  January 30th, 2011
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  • Due to Maickel's low muscle tone he needs help in certain situations like walking down big steps. September 2nd, 2011.
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  • Maickel Melamed has a conversation with his friend and Manager Perla days prior to the Berlin Marathon 2012. September 24th, 2012.
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  • After 7 hours of running the Berlin Marathon, Maickel falls and is helped by his physiotherapist Oscar Flores and by Perla, his old time friend. September 30th, 2012.
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  • Maickel´s parents show their love and support as he achieves his goal. November 6th, 2011
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  • Maickel runs in Central Park as preparation for the NYC marathon. November 3rd, 2011.
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