Nick Mayhugh
Paralympic gold medalist and world-record sprinter who transitioned from soccer after a seizure and cerebral palsy diagnosis; known for winning multiple Paralympic medals, advocating for classification fairness, and training with elite sprinters like Noah Lyles.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 1h 28min
They Said I Was Too Fast To Compete! How Winning Gold Shattered My Paralympic Dreams
Nick Mayhugh, Paralympic gold medalist and world-record sprinter who switched from soccer after a seizure and cerebral palsy diagnosis. He recounts the seizure that changed his life. He explains training and recovery routines, the grind to become elite in 18 months, training with Noah Lyles, and the controversy around Paralympic classification and fairness.
