Francesca Cesarini, 15, reads "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" in her bedroom, in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 15, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, practices pole dancing at home in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 15, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. In 2021 she competed in the International Pole Sports Federation's virtual world pole and aerial championship. She was the only athlete to compete in the disability category and was awarded the gold medal. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, poses with the gold medal she won in the disability category at the the Virtual International Pole Sports Federation World Pole and Aerial Championship 2021, in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 15, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. In 2021 she competed in the International Pole Sports Federation's virtual world pole and aerial championship. She was the only athlete to compete in the disability category and was awarded the gold medal. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, puts on make-up before going to school in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 15, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and one leg. Like many girls of her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Photographs and medals won by Francesca Cesarini, 15, are displayed on a shelf at her home in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 15, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. In 2021 she competed in the International Pole Sports Federation's virtual world pole and aerial championship. She was the only athlete to compete in the disability category and was awarded the gold medal. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, hugs her two cousins, Anna, 14, and Alessia, 13, in their grandparents' garden in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 14, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, sings and dances with her cousin, Anna, 14, as they walk along the street in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 14, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, walks with her father Marco Cesarini, 57 outside a fast food restaurant after lunch in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 13, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "Francesca is a girl who knows what she wants. She wants to achieve certain goals," said her father Marco. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15 studies with the help of her stepmother Cristina, 56, in Magione near Perugia, Italy, November 13, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, jokes with her sister Sara Cesarini, 23, at their father's house in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 13, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "It makes me feel free," she said. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Francesca Cesarini, 15, has lunch with her father Marco Cesarini, 57, after her training session in Magione, near Perugia, Italy, November 13, 2021. Cesarini was born with no hands and with only one leg. Like many girls her age, she wears braces on her teeth and a black plastic choker necklace. She likes to go to McDonalds and loves all things about Harry Potter. Cesarini chose an increasingly popular sport that anyone would find difficult, she wanted to be an acrobatic pole dancer. "Francesca is a girl who knows what she wants. She wants to achieve certain goals," said her father Marco. REUTERS/Yara Nardi SEARCH "NARDI POLE DANCER" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH "WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES 

Actor Johnny Ortiz poses during a photocall to promote the movie 'Soy Nero' at the 66th Berlinale International Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, February 16, 2016. REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke

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A World Youth Day participant rests at Darling Harbour in Sydney July 16, 2008. Thousands of young pilgrims have flocked to Sydney Harbour for the Catholic church's biggest youth festival which includes an outdoor mass by Pope Benedict on Sunday. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA) 

Owner Katja Auer is reunited with her pet following a procedure to install a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses a needle to guide the wire as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses elastic and installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses a light to cure the composite material as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa (L) is assisted by veterinary technician Cesar Lopez (R) as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses wire to create a framework for support as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa shows where two lower teeth are striking the upper jaw as he prepares to install a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa prepares to install a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa prepares to install a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa (R) is assisted by Sandy Barrios (L) and Cesar Lopez (C) as he prepares to install a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses wire to create a framework for support as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa (L) is assisted by veterinary technician Cesar Lopez (R) as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses a tool to shape the acrylic material as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa uses wire to create a framework for support as he installs a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Dr. Anson Tsugawa (R) is assisted by Sandy Barrios (L) and Cesar Lopez (C) as he prepares to install a bite plate to correct mal-positioned teeth of Anderl, a German Shepard, in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

Veterinary technicians Sandy Barrios (R) and Cesar Lopez (L) prepare Anderl, a German Shepard, for his dental procedure in Los Angeles, California September 28, 2006. It's another day in the dentist's office. Instruments are whirring and metal braces are being affixed onto shiny white teeth. Except the patient is a German Shepherd. Picture taken on September 28, 2006. To match feature LIFE DOGGYDENTAL REUTERS/Phil McCarten (UNITED STATES) 

A Colombian antiriot policeman smiles showing his braces in Bogota,
October 2, 2003. But what really strikes many visitors to this war-torn
country is not the flattering legacy of the cosmetic surgeon's knife:
It's people's teeth. Not the pearly whites themselves, but rather the
gleaming metal braces that squeezed them into perfect shining rows in
the first place. Picture taken on October 2, 2003. REUTERS/Daniel
Munoz/ TO GO WITH FEATURE - COLOMBIA-BRACES

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Two Colombian students smile showing his braces in Bogota, October 2,
2003. What really strikes many visitors to this war-torn country is not
the flattering legacy of the cosmetic surgeon's knife: It's people's
teeth. Not the pearly whites themselves, but rather the gleaming metal
braces that squeezed them into perfect shining rows in the first place.
Picture taken on October 2, 2003. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz/TO GO WITH
FEATURE: COLOMBIA-BRACES REUTERS

JMG/GAC 

U.S. actor Tom Cruise wearing braces on his teeth arrives for the film
premier of 'Minority Report' at The Odeon in Leicestor Square, London
June 26, 2002. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film offers a bleak,
futuristic vision of America in 2054 with Cruise playing a Washington
D.C police chief forced to hide his name after it appears on a list
naming future murderers. REUTERS/Michael Crabtree

MC/NMB