Doc said I’d be blind…I see more than most. 5xParalympic Medalist, 4x🌎Champ, Speaker, Author & Singer, NO NEED FOR SIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE A VISION®
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Win It Wednesday
Paralympic legend Lex Gillette joined us to share his journey—from losing his sight at 8 to becoming a long jump world champ and 5x Paralympic silver medalist.
An inspiring story of resilience, vision, and mindset.
#WinItWednesday #Paralympics
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.@LexGillette lost his sight, then went on to become one of the most decorated totally blind long and triple jumper in US history. #BigStoriesBYUtv #BigStories #Paralympics #LexGillette #ECU
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Learning is fun when you want to succeed! @PSDRI_Schools @PawSchCommPart @ClassroomChamps @XtraMath_US @GoKidPower @wilsonlanguage #learning #bettegetsbetter #reading #writing #math #classroomchampions @LexGillette #lexgillette #emotions #brainbreak #fundations #kidpower #sel
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This is my man @LexGillette and he is an absolute legend. I have the upmost respect for him, his guide, and his team. We all make mistakes, this particular one just happened to be televised. He got back up, and kept going. The world needs more of that.
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Accessibility is key 🔑
Visually impaired 5x Paralympic long jump medalist @LexGillette explains the importance of alt text. #IDPwD
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Join us for our Breakfast with Champions event on October 27th! Thanks @LexGillette for showing your support, we look forward to seeing you there!
Have you reserved your spot yet? Register today for either the in-person or virtual options at USABA.org.
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Episode 092 | @LexGillette
Listen + Watch: seethroughpod.com/links
Lex talks to Lance about his new book "No Need For Sight When You Have Vision" and what it's like to be the best totally #blind long & triple jumper in the history of the U.S. Paralympic movement. #paralympics
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Because I'm blind, an airline is saying I have to sit alone. We booked side-by-side seats. But when they found out I'm blind, they separated us. They're claiming it's their policy 1/7 #RightsOnFlights
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“Music is like medicine.” 🎶
@LexGillette shares his love for writing and creating music before going for his 5th straight F11 long jump World title.
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Day 1 🖼️
#ShowTheWorld // #TeamUSA // 📸 Marcus Hartmann
ALT Lex Gillette competes in long jump
ALT Nick mayhugh runs
ALT Erin kerkhoff runs
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ALT Tune in graphic for the 2023 World Para Track and Field Championships Graphic pictures Team USA athlete Nick Mayhugh and contains the following broadcast info: Dates: July 9-17 Network: Peacock Broadcast slots: 3am - 6am ET and 12:30 pm - 3:30pm ET
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From 8-17 July, your agenda 🗓️ is sorted!
Follow the #PARIS23 Para Athletics World Championships with us 💙
📺 youtube.com/paralympics*
🎟️ Tickets from 10,99 EUR: bit.ly/3OuuTg5
*subjected to geo-blocking restrictions
#ParaAthletics @paralympics @wpaparis23
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"The only true disability is a bad attitude."
Team USA Paralympians @nickmayhugh, @KenyanScaroni, @LexGillette and @TrentenMerrill share their experiences and debunk myths about disability.
@USParaTF | #DisabilityPrideMonth
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Just under two weeks out from #Paris2023 and all smiles ☺️
#ShowTheWorld // #TeamUSA // 📸 John Matthew Harrison
ALT the team usa relay team smiles for a selfie at nationals
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This relay is 🔥
Four Paralympic classifications, competing together on one 4x100m relay team... just watch how cool this is for yourself 👇
@LexGillette @_brittnnii @nickmayhugh @TatyanaMcFadden
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@TeamUSA: Selfie with the 4x100m universal relay squad 🤳 xitter.cf/TeamUSA/status/1660390… ift.tt/BS4dTI6
ALT Selfie photo of the 4x100m universal relay team at the U.S. Para Track and Field Nationals
Lex Gillette retweeted
Everybody wants to sit at the table & eat but ain't Nobody wants to work to provide everything on the table including the food. I don't believe in Luck i believe in hard work. The harder & smarter i work the more opportunities present themselves. Either u run today or today runs u. I run Today! #CoachPrime
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5X Paralympic Silver Medalist @LexGillette's new book “No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision” comes out next week. Lex reveals the steps he’s taken to see beyond reality, face challenges, and surpass expectations, including his own. Order your copy at lexgillette.com/shop
ALT Book cover with text reading No Need For Sight When You Have A Vision: What Blindness Can Teach Us About Risk and Leadership by Lex Gillette
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Paralympic athlete @LexGillette shares how his mother was his role model for leading a healthy lifestyle for future generations to emulate. Read more about Lex’s experience in our latest impact report: healthiergeneration.org/annu…
#TheHealthierGenerationExperience