U.S. Paralympian sees LA Games as chance to challenge China and change perceptions
Truwit, who won two silver medals in Paris a year after losing her lower left leg in a shark attack, saw firsthand how French fans lifted local athletes to new heights.
U.S. Paralympian Ali Truwit is using the upcoming 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics as an opportunity to challenge China's long-standing dominance in the event and change public perceptions of disability. Truwit, who lost her lower left leg in a shark attack and won two silver medals in Paris, believes that local support and the excitement surrounding a home Games could propel U.S. athletes to perform at higher levels.
The Los Angeles Paralympics will be the world's third-largest sporting event, with a record 4,480 Para athletes competing across 23 sports. To address the financial challenges faced by U.S. Paralympians, Truwit's foundation, Stronger Than You Think, is launching a Performance Incentive Fund that will offer financial rewards to swimmers who reach the podium, including a $10,000 bonus for breaking a world record.
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