Episode #2 - Courtney Ryan

Courtney is a 31-year-old wheelchair basketball Paralympian. She is a member of Team USA and is on the hunt for her first gold medal in Tokyo. Courtney was an All-American Soccer player for the Metropolitan State University of Denver. During her junior season, Courtney was side tackled during a game - when her back hit the field, a blood clot burst on her spine, and she collapsed as a paraplegic.

In her own words, Courtney is "a steadfast advocate for adaptive athletics and a hardcore woman." She is the co-founder of The Shield-Maidens women's wheelchair basketball team in Southern California - the only women's team in the area - and is sponsored by PER4MAX Wheelchairs.

You can follow Courtney's journey on Instagram at courtneyryan_55 and on facebook at Courtney Ryan.

Episode #1 - Ezra Frech

Ezra Frech is a 16-year-old Paralympian and the youngest member of the U.S. Paralympic track and field squad. Ezra was born with congenital limb differences, missing his left knee and fibula and four fingers on his left hand. He received his first prosthetic leg at 11 months old and has been an athlete ever since.

Ezra is a budding adaptive sports icon and social media influencer. He has a career as a motivational speaker and an ambassador for adaptive sports. At a young age, he has already been referenced in Ted Talks and appeared or been profiled by USCOPC, Bleacher Report, UPC, The Ellen Show, Good Morning America, and the Kelly Clarkson Show. Ezra is also the co-founder of Angel City Sports with his father, Clayton Frech.

You can follow Ezra on - Instagram - teamezra05 - Instagram, Ezrafrech - tiktok, Ezra Frech - Facebook, @Teamezra05 - Twitter