I am a teenager, a professional athlete & now a cancer survivor | Vicky Duval | TEDxYouth@IMGAcademy
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- Опубликовано: 6 сен 2024
- Victoria Duval is a nineteen year old American tennis player, represented by IMG Tennis, who burst onto the professional tennis stage with her upset of former champion Samantha Stosur at the 2013 US Open. Last July after achieving a career high WTA ranking of 89, she was diagnosed with cancer. As shocking as this news was for Vicky she is no stranger to monumental adversity. At age 7 she was held at gunpoint in Haiti. In 2010 she nearly lost her father in the Port au Prince earthquake, an event which left him partially disabled and resulted in devastating financial and emotional consequences for the family. Through all of these challenges Vicky has responded with unshakeable grace. She has held on to her dreams while spreading joy with her infectious smile and bubbly personality. Her time away from competition has been devoted to pursuing and developing her passion for art, including a collection of her paintings which will be exhibited to benefit cancer research. Currently, Vicky's cancer is in remission and she is actively preparing her comeback to the tour.
TEDxYouth@IMGAcademy (www.tedxyouthimgacademy.com)
Promotes personal and performance evolution by sharing innovative ideas developed by IMG Academy (www.imgacademy.com) Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Student-Athletes. The theme is about ‘Game Changers’ - individuals with amazing stories of overcoming adversity, impacting change and inspiring others. Attendees will be inspired through a meeting of ideas and passionate people.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx
Great words from a great young lady ! Best of luck in the future and hope to see you back soon
I have had two parents go through cancer at the same time. You do find strength when you never knew you had it.I heard your story so happy to hear you kicked cancer butt.
That's a tough situation, sorry to hear that. Hope they are ok now. Thank you so much!!
Glad you SURVIVED! OX I love this video so much! You are brilliant! Positive thoughts heal.
Thank you so much!!!
Amazing TED show Vicky! I saw u beat Stosur and miss u since then. U were so good. After that journey you had, you must be even better. Can wait to see u on second weeks of Grandslams. Go go go Vicky!
God bless you
KEEP IT UP MY HAITIAN GIRL,WE LUV YOU SO MUCH GOD IS WITH U AND WILL BE ALWAYS
good luck Vicky hope 2016 is the year of the comeback you should be proud you nearly beat numb11 Pliskova at Hopman Cup, will be following your progress this year hopefully watch you play in real when you reach the UK shores :)
Bad quality..what's the annoying noise in the background..did they put the camera next to a air conditioner or a machine?? Dam
I'm not too sure why it was so loud, it didn't sound like that when I was speaking lol :)
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