Against all odds -- and without much in the way of natural talent -- he managed to realize his childhood dream of being an Olympian .
Edwards may not have made the podium , but his spirit and tenacity are as inspirational as any champion athlete 's .
Against all odds -- and without much in the way of natural talent -- Edwards managed to realize Edwards ' childhood dream of being an Olympian .
Edwards may not have made the podium , but his spirit and tenacity are as inspirational as any champion athlete 's .