Wow, thank you so much for all the kind words and love for Upstream ๐ญ Yesterday was beyond special!
Thank you
@Toyota
for sharing my story so beautifully โฅ๏ธ
Note to self: with or without legs, you can still stand tall.
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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 Iโm proud of them ๐ค
#parapanpacs2018
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 ๐ญ
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
.
โฅ๏ธ 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
This is really happening! My book is out today ๐ฌ GO GET A COPY!
Tweet me with pictures of you and the book ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ Iโd LOVE to see it! ๐ธ
#unsinkable
Excited to be a part of
@TommyHilfiger
โs new adaptive line. One of the only times I feel my โdisabilityโ is when getting dressed, but
#TommyAdaptive
โs innovation and style offer fun, comfortable, easy to wear options. I love how
#TommyAdaptive
anticipates everyoneโs needs!
AND thatโs a wrap โ๏ธ Iโm coming home with 8๏ธโฃ 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! ๐
New shoes, who dis? I cannot get over how incredible my โhigh heel legsโ look ๐
@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 ๐
You can catch me by the pool โ๐ผ more than likely wearing this beautiful suit. Arena Carbon Air in all |white| is ๐ฅ
If anyone feels like brining me a coffee, Iโll welcome it โ๏ธ
#arenawaterinstinct
#worldseries
#idmberlin2018
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 people๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ. Helloooo society guess what, beauty comes in many forms, shapes, sizes, and colors. The end ๐๐ปโโ๏ธ
@PlayersTribune
@taylordbaucom
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 ๐
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, sheโs still filled with anger and brokenness?
Watch
@JessicaLong
at .
After 15 years of swimming, jumping in the water is still the hardest part, but once I'm โinโ there's no where else I'd rather be. ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
Thatโs a wrap! Finished tonight with a gold ๐ฅ in the 100 fly and a silver ๐ฅ in the 4x100 relay. Thereโs nothing better than competing for Team USA and Iโve had a blast these past 5๏ธโฃ days!
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Thanks for the sweet messages and support. Now time for vacation!
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Game changed.
@Toyota
is backing Team USA Paralympic athletes with the creation of nearly $5 million in stipend and sponsorship opportunities.
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