Jerome Singleton - Track and field

Jerome Singleton had a below-the-knee amputation that hasn't stopped him from excelling in track, basketball and football. Singleton has competed in Paralympic track and field events since 2006, racking up an impressive medal collection. In 2011, Singleton earned the distinction of fastest amputee on the planet when he won the gold medal at the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand.

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