Ali Truwit's Paralympic Journey After Shark Attack

SOURCE www.npr.org
Former Division I swimmer Ali Truwit lost part of her leg in a shark attack just days after graduating from Yale. Despite the setback, she made an incredible comeback to win two silver medals at the Paralympic Games in Paris.

Key Points

  • Ali Truwit lost part of her leg in a shark attack just days after graduating from Yale
  • Within a year, she qualified for and won two silver medals at the Paralympic Games in Paris
  • Truwit overcame fear and challenges to make a remarkable comeback in swimming

Pros

  • Inspirational story of resilience and determination
  • Setting new American records and winning silver medals at the Paralympic Games
  • Establishing a charity to help others in need of prosthetics