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In this episode, Joe LeMar, a Paralympic medalist and coach, shares his journey as an adaptive athlete and his involvement with Achilles International. Joe has spent more than 30 years serving as a coach, primarily in cross country, indoor and outdoor track and field. In addition to being a coach, Joe has also been a Paralympic medalist and world champion in wheelchair softball. Joe brings his experience in relationships with Special Olympics, Olympics and Paralympics together to lead the Boston Achilles team, a fully inclusive running club of Boston. Throughout the conversation, Brendan and Joe discuss his early career with running, overcoming setbacks, and the challenges of Paralympic classification. Joe highlights the evolution of Paralympic competition and the importance of inclusive educational experiences. He also provides insights into cre ...
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