Here's another old article from the News & Observer (my hometown newspaper). It's from 2004 as well and it talks about my preparation for the Paralympics in Athens, Greece. There's some other info in there as well that may make you laugh, LOL.
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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.
Find me elsewhere on the Web:
Phyllis Rosenbaum on December 1st, 2008
I am a volunteer reader for Triangle Radio Reading Service, and was just made aware of your amazing accomplishment at the 2008 Paralympics. I shall be pleased to read for the program, from your web site–and/or would you consider a pre-recorded interview? If you would do the interview, we would not schedule it until after the New Year. I’d love to speak with you. Feel free to telephone me at 845-2138. Phyllis