Move United’s Redefining Disability Podcast Features Interviews with 39 Team USA Paralympic Athletes

From August 28th to September 8th, the 2024 Paralympic Games has been taking place in Paris, France. 225 athletes have competed on behalf of the United States at this year’s Paralympics, giving it their all in the pool and on the court, track, and field against the best in the world.

 

You have watched them compete, now you can learn more about many of the individual athletes. 39 of the Team USA athletes have been featured on Move United’s “Redefining Disability” podcast. Now in its fourth year, this weekly podcast has showcased one-on-one conversations with some of the country’s elite athletes in an effort to showcase the power of sport. Take a look at the list of Paralympic athletes who have been featured to date:

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Charles AokiWheelchair RugbyCharles Aoki shares his journey in wheelchair rugby and other sports.ListenListen
Samantha BoscoPara-cyclingSamantha Bosco shares her dedication to cycling and being a two-time Paralympic medalist.ListenListen
Hailey DanzParatriathlonHailey Danz shares her experiences in triathlon and overcoming adversity.ListenListen
Catarina GuimaraesTrack and FieldCatarina shares her unique journey in Taekwondo and track events as a Paralympian.ListenListen
Desmond JacksonTrack and FieldDesmond Jackson shares his passion for adaptive sports and overcoming challenges.ListenListen
Hannah DederickTrack and FieldHannah shares her experience as a track athlete and Paralympian.ListenListen
McKenzie CoanSwimmingMcKenzie Coan talks about winning multiple Paralympic gold medals in swimming.ListenListen
Jaleen RobertsTrack and FieldJaleen Roberts talks about her experiences in track and field events.ListenListen
Justin PhongsavanhTrack and FieldJustin talks about breaking records in javelin and preparing for Paris 2024.ListenListen
Samantha HeyisonTrack and FieldSamantha Heyison discusses her journey in adaptive sports.ListenListen
Jessica HeimsTrack and FieldJessica shares her experience as a track and field athlete born with amniotic band syndrome.ListenListen
Brian BellWheelchair BasketballBrian Bell discusses his involvement in wheelchair basketball.ListenListen
Steven SerioWheelchair BasketballSteven Serio talks about his experiences leading the U.S. wheelchair basketball team.ListenListen
Bailey MoodyWheelchair BasketballBailey Moody shares her passion for wheelchair basketball and the Paralympics.ListenListen
Lindsey ZurbruggWheelchair BasketballLindsey Zurbrugg discusses her role in wheelchair basketball and her athletic journey.ListenListen
Daniel RomanchukTrack and FieldDaniel, a wheelchair racing gold medalist, discusses his training and competition.ListenListen
Brandon LyonsPara-cyclingBrandon Lyons shares his inspiring journey to becoming a top wheelchair athlete.ListenListen
Tracy OttoArcheryTracy shares her experience of how adaptive sports transformed her life.ListenListen
Ellen GeddesWheelchair FencingEllen Geddes discusses her experiences as a competitive adaptive sports athlete.ListenListen
Matthew StutzmanArcheryMatthew talks about competing as a Paralympic archer without arms.ListenListen
Mohamed LahnaParatriathlonMohamed Lahna talks about his journey as a Paralympic triathlete.ListenListen
Byron BranchWheelchair FencingByron Branch shares his passion for wheelchair racing and overcoming adversity.ListenListen
Victoria IsaacsonWheelchair FencingVictoria Isaacson talks about competing in various adaptive sports.ListenListen
Jataya TaylorWheelchair FencingJataya shares her inspiring story of becoming an adaptive sports athlete.ListenListen
Chuck MeltonWheelchair RugbyChuck Melton discusses his passion for wheelchair rugby and adaptive sports.ListenListen
Zachary ShattuckSwimmingZachary Shattuck shares his experiences in swimming and competing internationally.ListenListen
Eric NewbyWheelchair RugbyEric Newby shares his story as a top wheelchair athlete.ListenListen
Zion RedingtonWheelchair RugbyZion Redington discusses his love for adaptive sports and competition.ListenListen
Jamal HillSwimmingJamal Hill shares his experiences as a Paralympic swimmer.ListenListen
Ian SeidenfeldTable TennisIan Seidenfeld shares his journey as a table tennis Paralympic gold medalist.ListenListen
Nicole NievesSitting VolleyballNicole Nieves shares her personal story of finding empowerment through adaptive sports.ListenListen
Tahl LeibovitzTable TennisTahl Leibovitz discusses his career in table tennis and competing at multiple Paralympics.ListenListen
Dana MathewsonWheelchair TennisDana Mathewson talks about her achievements in wheelchair tennis and world competitions.ListenListen
Casey RatzlaffWheelchair TennisCasey Ratzlaff shares his journey in wheelchair tennis and international competitions.ListenListen
Melissa StockwellParatriathlonMelissa Stockwell talks about being a multi-sport Paralympian.ListenListen
Zion WalkerGoalballZion Walker talks about overcoming challenges through adaptive sports.ListenListen
Mallory WeggemannSwimmingMallory Weggemann discusses her experiences in swimming and breaking records.ListenListen

As an affiliate of the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Move United has a long history of being connected to the Paralympic movement. Through our “Redefining Disability” podcast, we utilize this platform to show how sport makes it possible for people with disabilities while also confronting ignorance and fuel conversation.

 

So, listen to their stories — in their own words: moveunitesport.org/podcast.