“We made history in our state,” said Stephanie Marquez. “Definitely, I think we did,” said Helen Newman. “It is something that had to be done,” said Marquez, born with spina bifida. “It is a very important day. This is paving the way for different athletes coming after me.” “Yes, this day was about state history. This day was about … More “This is paving the way for different athletes coming after me.”