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Haven Shepherd once had both legs. Now, she has none -- at least of her own.

But that hasn't stopped her from becoming a swimming sensation.

Born in Vietnam to parents who were having an affair, Haven Shepherd was only 14 months old when her mother and father decided their only option was to use a bomb to commit a family suicide. While her parents lost their lives, Haven miraculously survived but lost both of her legs below the knees. 

Shepherd has since found not only a family in Missouri but new purpose as a swimmer. At 12 years old, she was not only competing against non-disabled kids her age but beating many of them. Now at 15, she has her sights set on swimming for the 2020 U.S. Paralympic team in Tokyo.

This Tuesday, as part of a "We Need to Talk" feature on athletes with disabilities, Haven Shepherd will share her story. The segment will be hosted by Tracy Wolfson, Swin Cash, Summer Sanders and Aditi Kinkhabwala, with special in-studio appearances by Brad Snyder, a former Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) officer and two-time Paralympian; and Isaiah Pead, a former St. Louis Rams running back and aspiring Paralympic sprinter.

Here's everything you need to know:

How to watch, stream

Date: Tuesday, July 10
Time: 7 p.m. ET

  • TV: CBS Sports Network (channel finder)
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