Meet 2ft girl who dreams of winning 2012 Paralympics

SCHOOLGIRL Jessica Rogers is determined to swim in the Paralympics - despite being approximately 2ft tall.

The determined 14-year-old was born with a rare condition that left her with no lower spine and meant her legs had to be amputated.

Now Jessica dreams of gaining a place on the US team so she can compete in London next year.

The schoolgirl, who trains five times a week, has already won a silver medal for 100 metres breast stroke at the Parapan American Games in Mexico last week.   More Read