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Teen injured by sword back in school

His speech improved so much he is now attending school three days a week and has assistance while he is there.
Tristan Ballinger and his father Mike

OLDHAM CO., Ky. (WHAS11) -- Great news about the Oldham County teenager who suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2016. Tristan Ballinger is back in school.

The Ballinger was hit in the forehead with a sword and was hurt so badly he has had to receive occupational, physical and speech therapy.

His speech improved so much he is now attending school three days a week and has assistance while he is there.

He and his family couldn't be happier.

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