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Blake Leeper was a medal winning Paralympic athlete when his career was derailed by a devastating decision The Chilean film industry is celebrating after winning its first ever Oscar. It went to the director Gabriel Osorio for his short animated film, Bear Story. The 10 minute film is about an old bear who every day takes a mechanical model theatre out to his street corner. Sheldon Thomas is a British former gang member who now works to stop violence on the streets. He founded an organisation called Gangsline, which helps young people escape the clutches of violent gangs. (Photo: USA’s Blake Leeper wins silver in Men’s 400m T44 Final at 2012 Paralympic Games in London. Credit: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)