Video: Guy with one leg earns his place in SWAT team

A man who lost part of his leg in a motorcycle accident defied all physical limits Friday after passing a grueling fitness test to rejoin his SWAT team.

Using a permanent prosthetic leg, Keith Soules was required to successfully run a mile in 12 and a half minutes or less, climb a rope, do push-ups and sit-ups and pass a firearms test to qualify for the team.

With his father watching him, Soules mastered the test and even completed the run in 11 minutes and 25 seconds.



The accident happened almost a year ago in Spartanburg, S.C., after a car hit his motorcycle while on his way home.

Though Soules returned to work not too long after as a records clerk, he couldn't stop there.

His father believes his son's "never give up" mentality is thanks to time spent serving in the Marine Corps.

Capt. Art Littlejohn from Spartanburg Public Safety wasn't surprised Soules mastered the physical test.

"I knew he would do well," Littlejohn said. "I think he's an inspiration to everyone -- that something like that can happen to you, and you don't have to stop."

Littlejohn expects Soules will be back on patrol duty by next week after recommending he be allowed to rejoin the tactical squad.

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