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Lex Gillette @LexGillette

Doc said I’d be blind…I see more than most. 5xParalympic Medalist, 4x🌎Champ, Speaker, Author & Singer, NO NEED FOR SIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE A VISION®

Joined August 2010
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Lex Gillette@LexGillette
3 May 2020
How does a blind man identify the different types of Jordans? I’ll show you! #TheLastDance @Jumpman23
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CBS did us dirty today. Raiders and Chargers instead of Bills and Steelers? This is egregious.
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Chad Busick@chad_busick
25 Jun 2025
Win It Wednesday Paralympic legend Lex Gillette joined us to share his journey—from losing his sight at 8 to becoming a long jump world champ and 5x Paralympic silver medalist. An inspiring story of resilience, vision, and mindset. #WinItWednesday #Paralympics
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Big Stories from BYUtv
@BigStoriesBYUtv
29 Sep 2025
.@LexGillette lost his sight, then went on to become one of the most decorated totally blind long and triple jumper in US history. #BigStoriesBYUtv #BigStories #Paralympics #LexGillette #ECU
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I am excited to be taking the stage at @advertisingweek NY this year to discuss the disability disconnect in the advertising and marketing industry today. Join me tomorrow, 10/10 at 1pm with @eddiendopu and @lsallata. #awnewyork24 #FLY shorturl.at/nDToT
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I hate when I ask a question and it’s not answered #Debate2024
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And these 👟 don’t do the collection justice. Check out some of my favs though 💪🏾 #sneakerhead #kicks #jordans #jumpman #blindathlete %teamusa
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Just added another pair of kicks to the collection! 👟 this pair has significance because they’re designed for Dan Mancina, a skate boarder who just so happens to be blind. Check em out…and thanks to @airaio for the description of the shoes! #adidas #kicks #sneakerhead
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From Athens, to Beijing, to London, to Rio, to Tokyo. Tomorrow I'm going for my sixth games. 9:00am EST T11 long jump. Check me out on #Peacock. It's time to #FLY!
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Yes ma’am 💜
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Thank you!
Mayhemayawho 🇦🇲@mayhemayawho
18 Jul 2024
Replying to @LexGillette
Good luck!
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If you have #Peacock, tune in to #ParaTrials24! This is our qualifying competition to see who goes to Paris. I'll be out there Saturday so you better definitely tune in then! #FLY
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SimiSleighs Foundation@SimiSleighsFDN
18 Jul 2024
From our Athlete Grant Program to the biggest stage in Paris this summer, SSF athletes are ready to put the world on notice. 🏀 3 x 3 Basketball 🇨🇦 Paige Crozon 🤼‍♀️ Wrestling 🇺🇸 @helen_maroulis 👩‍🦽 Track & Field 🇺🇸 @TatyanaMcFadden #ShesTheFuture #GenderEquality #EmpowerHer
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Samantha Goldman@missgoldman19
10 Jul 2024
Learning is fun when you want to succeed! @PSDRI_Schools @PawSchCommPart @ClassroomChamps @XtraMath_US @GoKidPower @wilsonlanguage #learning #bettegetsbetter #reading #writing #math #classroomchampions @LexGillette #lexgillette #emotions #brainbreak #fundations #kidpower #sel
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Really excited to be a @USABA sports ambassador this year!
USABA@USABA
2 May 2024
🎉 Exciting news! 📣 USABA is proud to announce our 2024 Sport Ambassadors...we are thrilled for the year ahead!
2024 USABA Sport Ambassador collage with headshots and names of the 20 USABA Sport Ambassadors: Noah Beckman, Ricky Castaneda, Charles Catherine, Mindy Cook, Ashley Eisenmenger, Lex Gillette, McClain Hermes, Je'Von Hutchison, Mark Ivy, Christian King, Kyle Knott, John Kusku, Eliana Mason, Tyler Merren, Cheyenne Meyer, Jasmine Murrell, Kevin Orcel, Emma Papariella, Matt Simpson and Calahan Young.

ALT 2024 USABA Sport Ambassador collage with headshots and names of the 20 USABA Sport Ambassadors: Noah Beckman, Ricky Castaneda, Charles Catherine, Mindy Cook, Ashley Eisenmenger, Lex Gillette, McClain Hermes, Je'Von Hutchison, Mark Ivy, Christian King, Kyle Knott, John Kusku, Eliana Mason, Tyler Merren, Cheyenne Meyer, Jasmine Murrell, Kevin Orcel, Emma Papariella, Matt Simpson and Calahan Young.
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I’m making it my guy. How are you?
Ralph Green@bkskiman
12 Mar 2024
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@LexGillette what’s up my guy? Just checking up on you man and I hope all is well.
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Love this!
𝕄𝕤. 𝕄𝕒𝕪𝕒@MissMaya311
26 Jan 2024
My scholars worked so hard on their vision boards!! A great way to revisit, revise, and adjust our goals. Like @LexGillette says…”who needs sight when you have VISION!!!”
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Connor Fields@connorfields11
23 Jan 2024
This is my man @LexGillette and he is an absolute legend. I have the upmost respect for him, his guide, and his team. We all make mistakes, this particular one just happened to be televised. He got back up, and kept going. The world needs more of that.
Historic Vids
@historyinmemes
22 Jan 2024
Can’t believe blind long jumping is actually a thing
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Horse ddddivers…divers. Only the real ones know this reference 😂
Wesley Williams@wesley_boma_ye
13 Jan 2024
I went over to @LexGillette’s new place and he had some delicious horse d'ivers
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Team USA
@TeamUSA
3 Dec 2023
Accessibility is key 🔑 Visually impaired 5x Paralympic long jump medalist @LexGillette explains the importance of alt text. #IDPwD
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USABA@USABA
18 Oct 2023
Join us for our Breakfast with Champions event on October 27th! Thanks @LexGillette for showing your support, we look forward to seeing you there! Have you reserved your spot yet? Register today for either the in-person or virtual options at USABA.org.
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