A Paraplegic Carried the Olympic Torch and Made History
He made history by becoming the first para-athlete to carry the Olympic torch.
A paraplegic, Kevin Piette, carried the Olympic torch using an exoskeleton that helped him walk during the torch relay.
Kevin Piette, paraplegic since an accident, made history today by carrying the Olympic flame with his exoskeleton! 💪
— Kevin W. (@Brink_Thinker) July 23, 2024
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Piette was a tennis player, but got in an accident eleven years ago, which left him paralyzed. Despite his condition, Piette has continued to compete as a para-athlete in different sports over the years.
Kevin Piette made history by becoming the first para-athlete to carry the Olympic torch. The moment has been making waves on social media, ahead of the Paris Olympics 2024.
The Paris Olympics 2024 begins on Friday, Jul. 26.
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