Track star Abby Steiner calls out ‘harmful’ speculation of pro contract
Steiner won the 200m dash at the USATF championships last week.
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Allysa Seely clinched gold in the PTS2 triathlon, defending her title from five years ago. Team USA teammate Hailey Danz repeated her silver medal as well, for a 1-2 U.S. finish.
She SEELED the deal! @AllysaSeely defends her gold! 🥇#TokyoParalympics x @TeamUSA pic.twitter.com/c0NJtG4zUd
— #TokyoParalympics (@NBCOlympics) August 27, 2021
Seely’s first-place finish looked unlikely only eight months ago when the Paralympian landed in the hospital with a life-threatening infection.
“So many people thought it wasn’t possible even eight months ago,” Seely said after the race.
“Five years ago still feels like a fairytale,” she added. “Today, I’m just so grateful.”
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