The U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials were this past weekend in Tempe, AZ. Talk about a hot state. I can't remember the last time where I walked outdoors and my skin felt like it was going to melt. Even growing up in North Carolina, I can't remember any days where it was 112 degrees [...]
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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