00:00During this year's games in Sydney, I've witnessed the most amazing support networks that surround competitors.
00:07And I've had the privilege of meeting several of these family and friends.
00:11The Novak family from Chicago is a prime example of this very thing.
00:19When their son Ryan suffered a severe injury, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down,
00:24doctors said he would never be able to walk again.
00:27But after speaking to his mom, Carrie, it was clear that it was through Ryan's strength of spirit
00:32and with the unwavering support of his parents that he was able to prove all of those doctors wrong.
00:44Not only has Ryan competed in sailing, swimming, and athletics this week,
00:49but when Harry and I saw him at the finish line of the sailing competition,
00:52he literally jumped into our boat, with dexterity and ease, by the way, to give both of us a hug.
