Wow, I’m finally back in sunny San Diego, California at the Olympic Training Center. It feels so good to be back. This is my home away from home. It’s hard to imagine leaving cold weather in Raleigh, NC and arriving in 70 to 80 degree weather. Amazing! This is where it all begins in 2009. [...]
Well, it’s a new year and it marks the beginning of training for the next games in 2012. Some of my friends have already started training, but not me. I’ve been enjoying my family and friends here in North Carolina. I’m eager to start though and get back in to the mix. As you know, [...]
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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