Ryan Medrano’s journey to becoming a Paralympic medalist is a story of self-discovery and elite athleticism. The 28-year-old from Savannah, Georgia, was born with mild cerebral palsy, which caused motor and cognitive delays and led to him being bullied as a child. However, his comfort place during such times was his “loving parents and a plethora of siblings to really push me and make me be my best.” But his initial passion wasn’t athletics, rather it was wrestling, a sport that allowed him to anticipate an opponent’s movements and push his limits.

His path to para track and field was unconventional; it was during his time as a cast member on Season 43 of the hit TV show Survivor that his life took a pivotal turn. A fellow contestant, 2020 Paralympian Noelle Lamb

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