Paralympian Ezra Frech, who was born with congenital limb differences, is headed to his second consecutive Paralympics after winning a gold and silver medal in the 2023 and 2024 World Championships. Frech tells Fox News Digital what it means to him to represent the United States on the global stage.
Paralympian Ezra Frech is no stranger to the spotlight. At just 19 years old, he has already competed in the Tokyo Paralympics and has set a world record in the T63 High Jump. Born with congenital limb differences, Frech is missing most of his left leg and fingers on his left hand. Despite these challenges, Frech is a talented athlete who is proud to represent the United States on the global stage.
"It was a dream of mine since I was a little kid to represent the red, white and blue," Frech told Fox News Digital. "I mean, this country's amazing, and I'm grateful for all the opportunities it's brought me. I'm grateful to be living in the best nation in the world. So, I wear a lot of pride representing the red, white and blue. There's a lot of people who have sacrificed a lot for our freedom, and I'm grateful to have the opportunity to compete internationally and then wear USA on my chest. It means a lot to me."
American Paralympic Star Ezra Frech: Representing the USA is a Dream Come True
Frech's journey to the Paralympics began when he was just 15 years old. He finished fifth in the high jump and eighth in the long jump at the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics. In the 2023 World Championships, Frech set a world record with his T63 High Jump at 1.95 meters. He followed that up with a silver medal in the 2024 Kobe World Championships.
Frech is now preparing for his second consecutive Paralympics, which will be held in Paris this summer. He is confident that he can bring home the gold medal, but he knows that it will take a lot of hard work and dedication.
American Paralympic Star Ezra Frech: Representing the USA is a Dream Come True
"The truth is, I just gotta keep doing what I'm doing, and I'll win the gold," Frech said. "It's all on me. If I lose this, it's me. No one else did anything to knock me off my game or there's no one that can come out there and beat me. The only person that can beat me in Paris is myself."
Frech is an inspiration to many, both on and off the track. He is a role model for people with disabilities, and he shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it. Frech is also a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. He is the founder of the Angel City Sports foundation, which provides grants to adaptive sports programs.
American Paralympic Star Ezra Frech: Representing the USA is a Dream Come True
Frech is a shining example of what it means to be an American Paralympic athlete. He is a talented athlete, a role model, and a passionate advocate for people with disabilities. He is an inspiration to us all, and we wish him all the best in his quest for gold in Paris.
