Milestones: The Finish That Started a Movement
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Dick Traum's historic 1976 New York City Marathon finish as the first person with a prosthetic leg to complete the race, a milestone that sparked the movement that became Achilles.
Fifty years later, Dick's vision lives on through more than 60 chapters worldwide, where athletes, guides, and volunteers continue to prove what's possible together.
"Achilles is about so much more than running. Through sport, we help athletes discover what is possible, build confidence, and achieve goals they may have once thought were out of reach."
-Magdelis Dávila, Achilles Chile
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