🇵🇷 Transplant Survivor to Represent Puerto-Rico at next Olympics I Winter Tracks Ep. 1

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When William Flaherty was just three years old, he had a bone marrow transplant to save his life from a rare form of cancer. The donor that saved his life was his brother, Charles. Charles went on to be the first Winter Olympian to represent Puerto Rico in two decades and competed in PyeongChang 2018. Now aged 17, William is preparing to take over for his brother in representing his country at the next Winter Olympic Games.
There is no one road to the Olympic Games. Every four years athletes are brought together from all corners of the world, and all walks of life, with unique journeys but a shared dream. With remarkable access, Winter Tracks enters the world of six unique athletes as they prepare for Beijing 2022: oly.ch/WinterT...
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[@MysteryFanGirl]

So proud of you Boricua! 🇵🇷 Estamos Contigo 🙏❤️

[@chispomartinez5199]

When this young champion said WE BEEN THROUGH ALOT dam that was deep 💯🇵🇷💯🇵🇷💯🇵🇷💯🇵🇷

[@user-nu8uj1ig9s]

Such a fighter! Two fighters. Two beautifull brothers! Lots of health! ❤️❤️❤️

[@edblair5253]

So happy to see a survivor doing well.
Didn't know sking was something someone can do in Puerto Rico.
It's amazing what's considered normal these days.
Kudos.

[@francisnguyen6349]

Vamos, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 from Olympics.

[@boricua007x]

🇵🇷 is proud of you no matter what

[@josewmeldondo]

¡Eso Boricua! 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 ¡Sigue perseverando!

[@laurahicks2531]

You are already a winner, Will! Proud of you representing PR!

[@albertosanchez3403]

No pressure young buck! It takes a lot of guts to go out there and compete against the world's best and I know you're going to do great and represent the island well. Orgullo boricua and regardless of the outcome, us puertorricans will be very proud of you.

[@frankcsi001]

We’re already a winning country with you representing us. You mean so much for so many people. When you get up there just think an entire Island is rooting for you. Don’t forget the peace ✌🏼 sign before you start; we will send you back the same sign. Pa’ encima Puertorro.🇵🇷

[@TheLWord75]

We love you William! You are a national hero of Puerto Rico!

[@brcegipsn8813]

Puerto Rico te apoya , weeepaaa🇵🇷

[@carmensantana1374]

Wepa 👍 represent the people of Puerto Rico to the world......

[@mtw1234]

What an inspiration to us all. I'll be rooting for you!!

[@m.riveram9217]

What a beautiful story!! Represent!! 🇵🇷!!!

[@icy_stars]

🇵🇷 so proud of you Papi ❤️❤️‍🔥

[@luistroll22]

have fun and thanks for representing us 🇵🇷

[@IrisGarciaMoonsilver]

We are proud of you! 🇵🇷 at my sons school they were teaching them about the Winter Olympics and when they did their research and found you they decided to write ✍️about you. Thank you for motivating so many other kids here in Puerto Rico. Thank you for having a great spirit! We cheer for you 🙌🏼✨ keep going! ✨ you and your family! 🙌🏼✨🇵🇷

[@joetorres3993]

GO WILLIAM GO....HIS WORDS.".representing my Island"..proud of you ..you are a true puertorican...dont give up

[@nala00957]

Go William…🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷 is backing you up 100%!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@guzmanlucha2838]

Amazing, Hope you continue doing well bro

[@ramonruiz6001]

Me siento muy emocionado por la participación de este joven y los otros que están participando en los olimpiadas de invierno en Beijing 2022,este joven qué pasó por una enfermedad que tuvo cuando era un niño,sin embargo lucia un niño con mucha energía y mucho ánimo y estusiasmo,William,que tu participación sea de inspiración para otros que deseen representar a nuestra isla de PR en otras olimpiadas,Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia por apoyarte,y Dios les ayude tanto a ti como a los otros integrantes del team de PR….DIOS LES BENDIGA SIEMPRE…🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🌺🇵🇷🌺🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🌺🌺

[@merccadoosis8847]

An awesome comeback from seemingly impossible odds. Great inspiration to all.
Viva Boricua!

[@mtw1234]

And what a contagious laugh

[@delisselopez89]

Just two words...." THANK YOU!"

[@jeankitten3685]

Todo sobre el es de puertorriqueño. Las ganas de no rendirse y luchar, eso boricua !

[@johnpantelakis6292]

Such a moving story

[@gerardoestradaferrer8925]

Thanks for what you are doing for Us!
Keep focus!

[@Nazgul_psy_]

Молодец малыш 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@gixer75]

Thank you William, I'm naming you Captain Puerto Rico.

[@lorenzochinea3637]

Vamos Puerto Rico!!!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@itzrayner]

That’s impressive

[@CruzandOmarFunZone]

Vamos Boricua 🇵🇷

[@Manuel-zo3wg]

Amazing story athlete had no idea he 🇵🇷😎

[@ernestochaparro8751]

Uuuyyyyy el bravo !!! Vamos campeón ñeta !!!

[@honestlyokay3816]

LETS GO WILL -paintballer

[@wilsoncamacho2152]

👏 Thank you!!

[@culoprieto535]

We have Luis Vazquez CPA that represented Puerto Rico at the Olympics for the Bobsled. Liston Bochette was also a former decathlon athlete and was part of the team, this on the 1990's

[@jamesaaronmanarang]

Love it!!

[@yohanessunjoko2837]

Cool👍👍👍

[@happyjord2826]

💙💙💙

[@ShashwataMazumder]

Love it ❤️😍

[@texabara]

⛷🇵🇷
¡Eso eh!

[@reinaldojoselugo2682]

Este no es boricua es residente de Puerto Rico que nos representa.

[@Manuel-zo3wg]

No importa SE nacio en la Isla .vivio mas tiempo en🇵🇷 que en 🇺🇸 so er es Boricua 🥇

[@jerryfloran890]

💪🏽🌬
💙⛷🇵🇷💛
💚❤️

[@cecilletapia-santiago6608]

WEEEEPPPAAAAA

[@elirivera7511]

❤

[@user-gd3dx4pd8q]

💖✊

[@user-ql2vl5fw6j]

ReADYACTION

[@juliamartinez908]

xo