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Ali Truwit: Triumph Over Adversity and the Quest for Paralympic Glory Just after graduating from Yale University, Ali Truwit was the victim of a shark attack while on vacation in Turks & Caicos. Doctors and a teammate rushed to save her life and while she lost her foot and part of her leg, she has p...

Paralympian Ali Truwit Hosting Swim-A-Thon on May 10 Paralympic medalist Ali Truwit is hosting a Swim-A-Thon on May 10 as part of Water Safety Awareness Month. The event, at Chelsea Piers in Stamford, Conn., will raise money for her charity, Stronger Than You Think. She’s gotten support from a numbe...

Paralympics, Day 8 Finals: Aurelie Rivard Wins S10 400 Free for Third Time Few para swimming dynasties rival what Aurelie Rivard has done in the women’s S10 400 freestyle. For the third straight Games, the Canadian has worked her way to the top step of the podium. Rivard on Thursday picked up her fi...

Paralympic Medalist Ali Truwit Taking 2025 Off from Competition Ali Truwit, who won two silver medals at the Paris Paralympics in 2024, is taking the year off from competition but will continue training while focusing on other endeavors. Truwit was not listed among the 2025 Paralympic national team ...

Paralympian Ali Truwit Featured in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Ali Truwit’s journey from a life-altering shark attack to gracing the pages of the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue is a testament to resilience and determination. Ali Truwit Sports Illustrated Images A Life-Changing Incident...