Brazil is back in the sporting spotlight.The Paralympic Games began with Wednesday's Opening Ceremony in Rio de Janeiro. There's been concern that budget cuts and slow ticket sales will mean a less-than-stellar Paralympics.But organizers say there's been a late surge in ticket buying, and all countries eligible to compete are in Rio, after travel funds that had been delayed came through.So for the next 11 days, the focus should turn to the more than 4,000 athletes with disabilities gathered for the games. And for at least one of the expected stars, individual success will depend on teamwork."Fly, fly, fly"You might have heard by now: Paralympians don't want your sympathy. They want you to see them as self-sufficient, high-achieving athletes. Just like the ones who recently dazzled at the Olympic Games.But sometimes a Paralympian can't be just like.For instance, American long jumper Lex Gillette.He's blind. He couldn't have won silver medals in the past three Paralympics in 2004, 2008
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