Ever since the 2004 United States Paralympic Track and Field team returned home from Athens, Greece, my goal has been to stay motivated for the next time around. As the days pass, the time becomes shorter and shorter for our departure to Beijing, China for the 2008 Paralympic Games. With the help of God, family, [...]
My name is Elexis Gillette, but feel free to call me Lex. I'm a blind track and field athlete. I compete the long jump and triple jump, and I currently hold the American record in both events for totally blind athletes.
In September 2008, I represented the U.S. in the Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, and became the Paralympic Silver Medalist in the long jump.
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