USC Paralympian Ezra Frech is a pioneer under pressure
Briefly

Ezra Frech, a 19-year-old athlete, won two gold medals at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris in the 100-meter and high jump for T63 classification. His participation in sports is influenced by his congenital limb differences. After his victories, he experiences heightened recognition at the University of Southern California, where students approach him for photos. Frech actively shares his medals, fostering connections with others. His visibility has increased since the Tokyo Paralympics, aided by media exposure and his role in promoting sports for people with disabilities.
Frech keeps his gold medals in his backpack for his first few weeks of school, handing them to anyone who wants to put them around their necks.
Frech, who was born with congenital limb differences, just won at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, in the 100-meter and the high jump for the T63 classification.
I had been recognized before Paris, a little bit, because of the Tokyo Paralympics and my social media where I posted everything from my disability to training to modeling for fashion brands.
Frech has been in the national spotlight since the 2020 Tokyo Games, where he was featured in the ads from Team USA and NBC.
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