Madeleine is an 18-year old Australian living in Brisbane. She has Down syndrome.

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Maddy as she is fondly called loves gymnastics and cheerleading. She also likes to be in the spotlight.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

She did not let her disability get in the way of her dreams. Maddy worked hard to realise her dreams.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

She did not let her disability get in the way of her dreams. Maddy worked hard to realise her dreams.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

Madeline used to be overweight. People with Down syndrome have weight problems.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

However, she worked hard to change that exercising more and losing nearly 40 pounds. She also cut down on junk food to lose weight.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

Now, Madeline has a slim figure and the change in her physical condition helps a lot in her daily activities.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

Now, Madeline has a slim figure and the change in her physical condition helps a lot in her daily activities.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

She can run without being out of breath. The weight loss is also good for her heart condition.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

Madeline has embraced her disability and wants the world to know in spite of this, everyone can be 'sexy and beautiful'.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

She is determined to succeed as a model with the support of mother Rosanne. In her latest photo shoot, she has an outpouring of support from people who want her to succeed.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery

She is determined to succeed as a model with the support of mother Rosanne. In her latest photo shoot, she has an outpouring of support from people who want her to succeed.

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Gisele Bundchen naked for Vogue Brazil | Photo Gallery