Triumph over adversity

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Updated On May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

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The wheelchair of French swimmer Philippe Croizon adorned with an Indonesian flag is seen on the shore of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

Updated on May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

The wheelchair of French swimmer Philippe Croizon adorned with an Indonesian flag is seen on the shore of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

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Papuan villagers watch Frenchman Philippe Croizon swim to the shore in the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

Updated on May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

Papuan villagers watch Frenchman Philippe Croizon swim to the shore in the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

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French swimmer Philippe Croizon rests while Papuan residents looks on after his arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

Updated on May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

French swimmer Philippe Croizon rests while Papuan residents looks on after his arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

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French swimmer Philippe Croizon rests on the shore in the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

Updated on May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

French swimmer Philippe Croizon rests on the shore in the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

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French swimmer Philippe Croizon (C in wheelchair) is joined by crew and Papuan residents after his arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

Updated on May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

French swimmer Philippe Croizon (C in wheelchair) is joined by crew and Papuan residents after his arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

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French swimmer Philippe Croizon drinks water on arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

Updated on May 17, 2012 10:55 pm IST

French swimmer Philippe Croizon drinks water on arrival at the coastal village of Pasar Skow located in Indonesia's eastern province of Papua. Croizon, 43, who lost his limbs in an accident, braved strong winds and currents to swim from Papua New Guinea to Indonesia. AFP/Levi Cunding

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