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@JessicaLong

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16 x Paralympic champion 🥇 Swimmer | Speaker | Author Born without legs + living my best life 📩: ian @olympussportsgroup .com

Baltimore, MD
Joined February 2011
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
3 years
So proud and honored to be a Team Toyota athlete. This is a moment I’ll remember forever 🤍
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
3 years
We move into the Paralympic Village today 😭 #TokyoParalympics
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Thank you for all the sweet messages tonight. This is by far my favorite picture from the trip. I just love her. http://t.co/lddpCD8VFj
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
3 years
Wow, thank you so much for all the kind words and love for Upstream 😭 Yesterday was beyond special! Thank you @Toyota for sharing my story so beautifully ♥️
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
Team processing was a success! I am truly grateful for another opportunity to compete for Team USA. 🔴⚪️🔵
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
Note to self: with or without legs, you can still stand tall. • • • There was a time I would have never posted a picture showing my prosthetic legs, but to heck with that! These girls have gotten me all around the world and I’m proud of them 🖤 #parapanpacs2018
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
3 years
I’m the Long of the Paralympics 😆
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@JessicaLong
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5 years
This! 💥💥💥
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
4 years
Life’s tough, but so are you 👏🏼
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Best group of people you'll ever meet. #NBACtrainingcamp http://t.co/UujtUd6VdB
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
11 years
Selena Gomez! My life is made. #ESPYS http://t.co/87408CkFA8
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Who's ready for a “Long Way Home?” Thank you @NBCOlympics for putting my story together perfectly.
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Jessica Long
8 years
Officially punched my ticket to Rio! Can't wait to represent team USA! Rio, I'm coming for you.🏅🇧🇷😊
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Meet my Russian family. I love them more than words can say. My heart is so full. http://t.co/03lTCEIEfK
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
One of the hardest races in my career. It was day 10 of the games and it was my last chance to win a gold medal - I truly swam with all of my heart 😭
@NBCOlympics
NBC Olympics & Paralympics
5 years
On the final day of swimming in 2016, @JessicaLong won her 13TH (!) career gold medal in the women's 200 IM at the Rio Paralympics. Catch the greatest Paralympians in action again in one year at the #TokyoParalympics .
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Jessica Long
6 years
♥️ 70 years ago, the Paralympic movement started at Stoke Mandeville. I am forever thankful to Dr. Guttmann for putting together what ended up becoming the Paralympic Games! Looking forward to Tokyo 2020. #paralympicsisthebest
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
Sad the Olympics are over? Don't worry! The Paralympics start September 7th 😏 #thanksforthewarmup
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Jessica Long
11 years
What you take for granted someone else is praying for. Be thankful for whatever God gives you today and everyday.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
Thanks friends! 🙂♥️
@TeamUSA
Team USA
6 years
Congratulations to Paralympic 🥇 medalist, @JessicaLong on her engagement to Lucas Winters! 💍💑
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
I swim #LikeAGirl .
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
What a crazy night! Thanks for the support ❤️
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
...in between goals is a thing called life, that has to be lived and enjoyed.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
Olympic and Paralympic #panpacs2018 both start the 9th? This is incredible. Make sure to cheer for BOTH teams over the next few days! GO USA! #oneteam #teamusa #JapanAustralia #stayinghydrated
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
Opening Ceremony ❤️ Let the Games begin. First race tomorrow. Here we gooooo! ✨
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
This is really happening! My book is out today 😬 GO GET A COPY! Tweet me with pictures of you and the book 🙋🏼‍♀️ I’d LOVE to see it! 🌸 #unsinkable
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Showing off our prosthetic legs. How cute is she? She's 6 :) http://t.co/3adQyQ7eEa
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Train insane or remain the same.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
Excited to be a part of @TommyHilfiger ’s new adaptive line. One of the only times I feel my “disability” is when getting dressed, but #TommyAdaptive ’s innovation and style offer fun, comfortable, easy to wear options. I love how #TommyAdaptive anticipates everyone’s needs!
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
The hardest part of being a swimmer? Jumping in the water...
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
AND that’s a wrap ✔️ I’m coming home with 8️⃣ gold medals and a lot of memories. It truly never gets old to stand on top of the podium and hear the national anthem, all while my teammates are cheering. Thank you Mexico City! 💛
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Jessica Long
6 years
All for Tokyo 💪🏼 #paralympics
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
No other place I'd rather be... http://t.co/ku5p4MUIf7
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
GOLD 🥇 200 IM! Having a blast here in Australia at #parapanpacs2018 ! @arenaUSA
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
12 years
Paralympics needs more coverage! We are athletes too.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
New shoes, who dis? I cannot get over how incredible my “high heel legs” look 😍 @A_Step_Ahead_PO (Erik) you crushed it! So thankful for a team of hard working people who make being an amputee a little easier 😇
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
The best day ♥️ 📸: @justinjayphoto
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
11 years
Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who voted. So extremely honored. This ESPY is for you! xo http://t.co/6vDPe1KW3o
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
The snow never bothered me anyway 💁 http://t.co/Y7MfoggBAs
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 months
My new book is out today! The Mermaid with No Tail! @soundstrue ♥️🧜🏼‍♀️
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams, or wake up and chase them.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
7 years
Can you believe these are prosthetics? Me either! First night wearing the new high heel legs aka sexy legs. THANK YOU @A_Step_Ahead_PO ♥️
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
11 months
Back at the yard 🧡Not throwing any pitches, but still cheering my loudest!!! @Orioles
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
If running on a treadmill was the only way to recharge our phones, we would be the healthiest people on the planet.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
When your arms get tired, swim with your heart.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
Exactly one year ago today, I met my biological Russian family for the first time 💜 #torussiawithlove http://t.co/dfFkuG6wZ1
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
I had such a fantastic time at sled hockey tonight! So much respect for these athletes. Incredible. #sochi2014 http://t.co/Y4OsYE4lwj
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
💁🏼‍♀️ My daily inspo, this Russian bombshell. Girl, love what you do and you inspire me always. @NastiaLiukin xxo #TBT #fromrussiawithlove
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
The new legs came in, good fit? Taller than the 6'8" frenchie. @YannickAgnel http://t.co/1O0gsTqVBc
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
6 years
You can catch me by the pool ✌🏼 more than likely wearing this beautiful suit. Arena Carbon Air in all |white| is 🔥 If anyone feels like brining me a coffee, I’ll welcome it ✖️ #arenawaterinstinct #worldseries #idmberlin2018
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
1 year
Officially made my 8th World Championship team. Lets freaking go 🤍 • • • #allforparis24 #paraisthebest
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
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Jessica Long
10 years
I don't know about you, but I'm feelin’ 22 oooor 5 and a half. #leapyearproblems
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Leaving for Russia tomorrow morning. Thrilled to be a commentator for NBC! Make sure to tune in to be inspired by Paralympians in Sochi.
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Jessica Long
10 years
Thanks Russia, it's been real, but this girl is ready to be back home in America! #peaceout
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
My boyfriend is a lot like my trampoline. I don't have a trampoline. #happyfreakingvaletinesday
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
Girl... I get this ALL the time. Totally not okay. Thanks for being you and having a voice! 💛 own it xo
@OksanaMasters
Oksana Masters
5 years
A comment I get ALL the time.... "wow, you're actually really pretty for someone who has no legs... too bad it was wasted" seriously people🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️. Helloooo society guess what, beauty comes in many forms, shapes, sizes, and colors. The end 💁🏻‍♀️ @PlayersTribune @taylordbaucom
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Jessica Long
10 years
“Don't tell people your dreams. Show them.” One of my favorite quotes!
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
All for Tokyo 2020.
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Jessica Long
10 years
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
I get this question all the time... where do I get my legs done? At @A_Step_Ahead_PO ! I love my skin tones! I also have a pair of legs with a tattoo on the foot. They are the best team to work with. Give them a follow 🙂
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
So much Olympics. I love it! Cannot wait for Paralympics to start 😏 #teamusa
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
Right after I won my gold medal in Rio. I couldn't have done it without the amazing support from @arenaUSA ! #teamarena 🏅🏊🏼‍♀️✨
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Jessica Long
6 years
Honored to be the first Paralympic athlete sponsored by Arena. I love that this company has no fear pushing boundaries. #waterinstinct .
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
I'm a leap year baby and can't decide if I should celebrate February 28th or March 1st. What would you do? Yay, for turning 5 and a half :)
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
Loved wearing my “sexy legs” tonight. @A_Step_Ahead_PO #nolegsnoproblem http://t.co/PsMMsJnCSV
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
4 years
SO excited to share this with you all 😭♥️
@iamsecond
I Am Second
4 years
NEW FILM: How does a girl with congenital defects, born to a teen mom in Siberia, become one of the most decorated female athletes in US history? And what does she do when, after it all, she’s still filled with anger and brokenness? Watch @JessicaLong at .
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
“Your value doesn't decrease based on someone's inability to see your worth.”
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Jessica Long
9 years
So glad my Russian parents gave me life. #shoutyouradoption
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Jessica Long
11 years
If you think swimming is an easy sport. You're wrong.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
She wears short skirts. I watch Netflix. She's cheer captain and I'm still watching Netflix.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
7 years
Off to NYC to celebrate women in sport! So excited to be a part of the @WomensSportsFdn annual salute gala 💚
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Beauitful day in Sochi. http://t.co/iG3nE2LVNT
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
I am thrilled to join #TeamToyota at @Toyota HQ this week! ♥️✨
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Jessica Long
6 years
No legs, no problem 😏 @arenaUSA
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Happy #olympicday ! So proud to represent the Paralympics. It's been one amazing journey. @USParalympics http://t.co/9ySlyoeKsi
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Jessica Long
6 years
Paralympic Pan-Pacs start in a few days, but first... this little guy has stolen my heart 🐨 #parapanpacs #Australia
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
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@TeamUSA
Team USA
5 years
Introducing Mrs. Jessica Winters 😍💍 Congratulations to 13x Paralympic gold medalist @JessicaLong on her marriage to Lucas Winters.
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Jessica Long
11 years
“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”
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Jessica Long
7 years
After 15 years of swimming, jumping in the water is still the hardest part, but once I'm “in” there's no where else I'd rather be. 🏊🏼‍♀️
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Jessica Long
8 years
I love Olympic Trials! 🙆🏼💙😊
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
One year and an extra day (leap day aka my birthday) until Tokyo 2020! I cannot even wait! Who’s excited for the Paralympic Games? 😏
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Jessica Long
6 years
That’s a wrap! Finished tonight with a gold 🥇 in the 100 fly and a silver 🥈 in the 4x100 relay. There’s nothing better than competing for Team USA and I’ve had a blast these past 5️⃣ days! • • • Thanks for the sweet messages and support. Now time for vacation!
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Jessica Long
9 years
“There's no need to be perfect to inspire others. Let others get inspired by how you deal with your imperfections.”
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Jessica Long
8 years
It's all happening! Made it to Houston ✈️ I'll be here for one week then off to Rio! 😆
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Jessica Long
9 years
So delighted to announce that I will represent the U.S. Paralympic swim team this summer at World Championships in Scotland. Lets go USA! ⭐️
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
My love for coffee is unreal.
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Jessica Long
10 years
May your coffee be strong and your Monday be short.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
3 years
#Ad Daily Epsom Salt baths are my favorite way to ease muscle aches and joint pain, so I’m thrilled to team up with @DrTeals ! Their new Performance Pure Epsom Salt Soak helps speed my recovery time and supercharge my whole body! Pick some up at @Walmart ! #DrTeals
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
8 years
Definitely my favorite Arena suit! What's yours? 💛 @arenaUSA #roadtorio
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
5 years
Be bold in life AND your outfit choices 😉 Be confident in yourself. Embrace this one life you’ve been given 👏🏼 • • • #ownitbabe #doitforyou #amputeegirl #nolegsdontcare #yesthesearemylegs #ownyourbody #beboldandbeblessed #hashtagsfordays
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
400 free today! http://t.co/K4hrD76sEi
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
3 years
So insanely proud to be a part of team Toyota. This is monumental 👏🏼🤍 #proudparalympian
@TeamUSA
Team USA
3 years
Game changed. @Toyota is backing Team USA Paralympic athletes with the creation of nearly $5 million in stipend and sponsorship opportunities. Read more:
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Jessica Long
8 years
SO proud of team USA tonight! 🔴⚪️🔵
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
Wearing my sexy legs tonight. Thanks to @A_Step_Ahead_PO for keeping me stylish! http://t.co/UU8qqb2ehl
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
4 years
LETS GOOOOOO! 😍🏊🏼‍♀️🇯🇵♥️
@TeamUSA
Team USA
4 years
The world watches. @JessicaLong
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Jessica Long
5 years
Still thinking about Golden Goggles. What a spectacular night 💯 thanks @arenaUSA for having me as your guest. Always, always a good time.
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
9 years
2004. Athens, Greece. Age 12. My first Paralympic gold medal. #tbt http://t.co/kwvX2sSD6K
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@JessicaLong
Jessica Long
10 years
That's a wrap! 49 swims, 18 weight sessions, and lots of memories. Love this team. http://t.co/76LFzlbc7e
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