Episode #25 - Lex Gillette

Lex Gillette grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, and lost his sight at the age of eight. He’s an elite track athlete, has competed in five Paralympic games, and is a four-time silver medalist. He has also competed in multiple world championships, winning nine medals – four gold, two silver, and three bronze. He is the only totally blind athlete to eclipse the 22-foot barrier in the long jump. He is a singer-songwriter, a motivational speaker, and an athlete mentor for Classroom Champions.

You can follow Lex's journey at these social media handles;
@Lexgillette - Twitter and Instagram
Lex Gillette - Facebook
and Lexgillette.com