The Achilles Rundown: Summer 2021 Newsletter

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Achilles Athletes Set New Records at 2024 Chicago Marathon
Achilles Athletes Set New Records at 2024 Chicago Marathon

Nearly 100 Achilles athletes, volunteer guides and charity runners set new records at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon on October 13. Read a race weekend recap.

Achilles Around the World Summer Recap: Sharing Hope
Achilles Around the World Summer Recap: Sharing Hope

Read highlights of how Achilles chapters around the world beat the heat and stayed active with their teammates. 

Military Veteran “Thriving Toward 17” World Records in 24-Hour Treadmill Run with HOKA, NordicTrack and iFIT on October 15
Military Veteran “Thriving Toward 17” World Records in 24-Hour Treadmill Run with HOKA, NordicTrack and iFIT on October 15

Military veteran Adam Popp, 45, of Golden, CO, has always been mission driven. His next mission? A 24-hour treadmill run starting at 10:00 AM ET on October 15 aiming to break several world records for above knee amputees. He will complete the “Thriving Toward 17” run on an iFIT enabled NordicTrack treadmill at the HOKA flagship store in New York City.

Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 Thanks to Support from GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers
Achilles Freedom Team to Compete in 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20 Thanks to Support from GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers

October 14, 2024, Detroit, MI - Achilles International is pleased to announce that the Achilles Freedom Team will once again compete in the Detroit Free Press Marathon thanks to the continued generosity and support of the GM Military Appreciation Program and Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (MDCD). 

Achilles Germany Kicks Off Berlin Marathon with 470-Mile Relay “From Gate to Gate”
Achilles Germany Kicks Off Berlin Marathon with 470-Mile Relay “From Gate to Gate”

In celebration of the 50th BMW Berlin Marathon, Achilles Germany athletes with and without disabilities completed an over 470-mile relay that began in Munich on September 17 and finished at the Brandenburg Gate. They were joined by Achilles teammates from chapters around the world and Team Achilles charity runners for the marathon opening weekend celebration and 5K. Read a race weekend recap.

Meet the Marathoners: Friends Team Up for First Marathon to Raise Awareness of Rare Eye Disease
Meet the Marathoners: Friends Team Up for First Marathon to Raise Awareness of Rare Eye Disease

Vincent S. of Bend, OR and Sean C. of New York, NY have been friends their entire lives. They grew up together in Central Los Angeles. They may be far apart, but when Vincent was diagnosed with an inherited macular dystrophy that will cause him to eventually lose his vision, the two friends knew they wanted to team up and fight back. They will run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon as Team Achilles charity runners.

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