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Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez has persevered through a lot in life and now ESPN has shared it with the world.

Dunia Sibomana-Rodriguez’s life story — so far — is known by much of, if not all of Long Beach. But now, it’s going to be known by many more people in many more places around … more

By Brendan Carpenter | 3/23/23

Isaiah Bird, pictured in 2016, a former Long Beach wrestler who was born without legs, was featured in a recent Nike commercial.

Former Long Beach athlete featured in Nike ad

By Bridget Downes bdownes@liherald.com Long Beach native Isaiah Bird, a 10-year-old wrestler who was born without legs, was featured in Nike’s latest commercial called “Dream Crazy,” … more

By Bridget Downes | 9/13/18

A special bond, on and off the mat

“Clap once if you can hear me!” Miguel Rodriguez shouted during a recent wrestling practice at Lido Elementary School. A thunderous clap resonated through the room. “Clap twice if you … more

By Bridget Downes | 12/29/16

UFC Champion, left, sparred with 6-year-old Isaiah Bird, a member of the Long Beach Gladiators wrestling team, who was born with a defect that left him without legs. Weidman held a fundraiser last Sunday for Bird and his family, who are currently living in a Freeport shelter.

Long Beach wrestler overcoming the odds

A young Long Beach wrestler is fighting through major obstacles on and off the mat. Isaiah Bird, 6, who was born with a defect that left him without legs, is not letting that stop him from … more

By Andrew Coen | 6/5/14

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