The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter

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Coach’s Corner: Gold Medalist Shares Advice for Transitioning to Adaptive Sports
Coach’s Corner: Gold Medalist Shares Advice for Transitioning to Adaptive Sports

Paralympic gold medalist, Dave MacCalman of Achilles New Zealand, is a champion athlete across several sports, from shot put and javelin throw to marathoning and basketball. Now he is a champion for others with disabilities as a coach helping them reach their full athletic potential. Read a Q&A with Dave.

Denver Athlete Aims to Be First Female Wheelchair Racer to Complete Great World Race
Denver Athlete Aims to Be First Female Wheelchair Racer to Complete Great World Race

Julia Beckley, a Colorado native and longtime member of Achilles Denver, is aiming to complete her greatest challenge yet, the 2025 Great World Race next November. The Great World Race consists of completing seven marathons on seven continents in seven days. If successfully completed, Julia will become the first female wheelchair athlete to accomplish this major feat.  Read a Q&A with Julia.

Over 5,000 Celebrate Disability Inclusion and Honor Achilles’ Late Founder at Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank
Over 5,000 Celebrate Disability Inclusion and Honor Achilles’ Late Founder at Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank

Athletes with and without disabilities found hope at the finish line on June 23 in Central Park. Over 5,000 racers completed the 22nd annual Achilles Hope & Possibility® 4M Presented by TD Bank with our partner New York Road Runners (NYRR). Read a recap.

Achilles Hosts Panel with TD Bank and NYRR on Resilience and Finding Hope
Achilles Hosts Panel with TD Bank and NYRR on Resilience and Finding Hope

As a kickoff to our marquee annual Hope & Possibility® race, Achilles International hosted a conversation on its pioneering work in the disability community, the power of adaptive running and strategies for overcoming life’s obstacles with New York Road Runners and TD Bank on June 20. Read a recap.

A Beginner's Guide to Wheelchair Racing
A Beginner's Guide to Wheelchair Racing

Wheelchair racing is an exhilarating sport. It offers both physical and mental challenges making it an empowering and rewarding experience. Whether you're looking to compete or just stay active, this guide will help you get started.

London Marathon is a Series of PRs and Firsts for Achilles Athletes with Disabilities
London Marathon is a Series of PRs and Firsts for Achilles Athletes with Disabilities

More Achilles athletes with disabilities participated in the TCS London Marathon on April 21 than ever before with the race’s most inclusive field yet. The race was a series of firsts and PRs for the 60 Achilles athletes, guides and charity runners who participated. Read a race weekend recap.

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