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16. Lex Gillette - "No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision"
16. Lex Gillette - "No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision"
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Length:
52 minutes
Released:
Jul 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The Triplejumpers Podcast is now Trackcast by Triplejumpers, featuring athletes and coaches within all events of track and field.
This first episode of the new format of the podcast features Paralympic legend Lex Gillette. Lex loose his sight at the age of 8 years old and 27 years later, he's a 4x consecutive world champion, 4x Paralympic silver medalist and the world record holder. He's also a motivational speaker, singer and song writer. Lex talks about the highs and lows of his career, what motivates him and how it is to jump without seeing. It's a really great episode. Thanks for listening!
This first episode of the new format of the podcast features Paralympic legend Lex Gillette. Lex loose his sight at the age of 8 years old and 27 years later, he's a 4x consecutive world champion, 4x Paralympic silver medalist and the world record holder. He's also a motivational speaker, singer and song writer. Lex talks about the highs and lows of his career, what motivates him and how it is to jump without seeing. It's a really great episode. Thanks for listening!
Released:
Jul 5, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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