"I can and will reclaim my life one step at a time...Battle a shark, lose a limb, work to recover, make the Paralympics and medal, all in a year."
Paralympian Ali Truwit spoke about turning tragedy into triumph at the #PowerWomensSummit in New York City. trib.al/Z1Xqm5H
Ali Truwit @alitruwit talks about winning two silver medals at the Paris Paralympics — while still going through recovery.
She also shares details of getting a call from Tom Cruise before her race and then being treated to a helicopter ride by him!
Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit @alitruwit stops by the TODAY plaza! She talks about winning two silver medals in #Paris2024 and opens up about her life-changing shark attack.
"I can and will reclaim my life one step at a time...Battle a shark, lose a limb, work to recover, make the Paralympics and medal, all in a year."
Paralympian Ali Truwit spoke about turning tragedy into triumph at the #PowerWomensSummit in New York City. trib.al/Z1Xqm5H
Finding my *silver* linings 🩶
A week filled with too many “pinch me” moments to count. 2 silver medals & 2 American records in 24 hours, on the shoulders of so many & so much support.
Thank you, Paris!
What a debut. 👏
American Ali Truwit claims her second Paralympic medal in 24 hours! #ParisParalympics
ALT A medal graphic celebrating Paralympian Ali Truwit's silver medal in the para swimming women's 100m backstroke S10 at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
ALT Photo of Ali Truwit and her silver medal with text just over a year after losing her leg in a shark attack, Truwit wins her first Paralympic medal in the 400m Freestyle S10.
A SILVER MEDAL IN HER PARALYMPIC DEBUT! 🥈
Ali Truwit wins her first Paralympic medal with an American record 4:31.39 in the women's 400m freestyle S10.
#ParisParalympics
ALT Image of Paralympic swimmer Ali Truwit smiling in the pool. Text overlay says "SILVER. Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Para Swimming Women's 400m Freestyle S10. Ali Truwit."
"Finding out I had made the Paralympics was just a moment that gave me chills to reflect on my journey this year."
Swimmer Ali Truwit shares her story of losing her leg in a shark attack last year to now beating records.
"We all have the capacity to rise back up." — @alitruwit
After losing her leg in a shark attack, Ali Truwit speaks to @emilieikedanbc about diving into the 2024 Paralympic Games.
Taking suggestions on what rules I should try to enact on August 28th
An Olympic & Paralympic size thank you to @NBCSports@NedLamont@MayorCarolineCT for the best surprise!!! ❤️