A Northern California athlete is proving that strength doesn't come from what you see, but what you believe. A legally blind Paralympic athlete recently came home from the World Para Athletics Championships in India with bronze.

Kym Crosby is representing Team USA, and a whole lot more.

"Growing up visually impaired was really hard. I had to have accommodations to do anything, but not to run," said Paralympic athlete Kym Crosby.

Crosby was born with albinism, meaning she has no pigment in her hair, skin and eyes. With no pigment in her eyes, she is legally blind.

The Yuba City native fell in love with running back in high school after her brother and P.E. teacher encouraged her to pursue it.

"But then it wasn't until my first track meet where I won my 100-meter race and I was like, 'W

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