User:Vivek Bhagria

Vivek Bhagria (born April 21, 1995 in Winnipeg, Manitoba) is an athlete and entrepreneur. Bhagria has a form of dwarfism called Achondroplasia; he is 4'2" tall.

Early Life and Family

Vivek Bhagria was born with Achondroplasia. Achondroplasia (ACH) is characterized by abnormal bone growth that results in short stature with disproportionately short arms and legs, a large head, and characteristic facial features. Intelligence and life span are usually unaffected, although medical complications in infancy from compression of the spinal cord and/or upper airway obstruction may occur. He was born to Vikram and Neeru Bhagria.

References

1. http://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/winnipeg-teen-proves-small-size-is-no-barrier-to-winning-big-1.1306688

2. http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/small-in-stature-big-in-determination-209772641.html