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About
Disabled athlete who became a U17 high jump World Champion and has set multiple national records in his age and classification. He has become a prominent public speaker and was nominated for Sports Illustrated's SportsKid of the Year Award in 2014. He won 2 gold medals at the 2024 Paris Paraolympics representing the United States.
Before Fame
He was born missing his left knee, left fibula, and fingers on his left hand. He received a prosthetic leg at eleven months old.
Trivia
He was the starting quarterback on his high school's flag football team. He is a motivational speaker and disability advocate.
Family Life
He has brothers. His mother, actress Bahar Soomekh, has appeared in the movies Saw III and Crash. His father's name is Clayton.
Associated With
He and Michael McKillop are both well-known disabled runners.
