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Ezra Frech news
The gist
Paralympic gold medalist Ezra Frech premiered on Dancing with the Stars Season 35 on Sept 15.
He brings disability representation to a mainstream stage while balancing USC track and field.
How it unfolded
- 2016At 11 years old, Frech watched the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and was inspired to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Games.
- 2020Frech qualified for the 2020 Paralympics; at the Games he finished in the top eight in both the long jump and high jump.
- 2024At age 19, Frech became a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, winning his events in the 100-meter dash and high jump at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.