Paralympian's dream — 18-year-old Malik Mohammad dreams of swimming for his country Afghanistan at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. Mohammed Jamjoom/CNN Landmine tragedy — Malik lost his legs at the age of 11 when he stepped on landmines in Kabul. Mohammed Jamjoom/CNN Making a splash — Malik does not have a coach but learns by himself in a country spending little on the Olympics committee. Mohammed Jamjoom/CNN Running man — When he¹s not swimming, Malik spends time at the track running. Mohammed Jamjoom/CNN Supply problems — The tread on the bottom of his prosthetic limbs is wearing thin, and replacements are impossible to come by in Kabul. Mohammed Jamjoom/CNN Looking to London — Malik still waits to find out if he's earned a spot at the games but he remains optimistic. Mohammed Jamjoom/CNN Prev Next
