Achilles Rundown: London is a Series of Firsts

London Calling

The TCS London Marathon on April 21 was a series of firsts and PRs for 60 Achilles athletes, guides and charity runners. With the race’s most inclusive field yet, more Achilles athletes with disabilities participated than ever before. The weekend began with a special reception at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Read More

Achilles Charlotte athletes on the course

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Achilles Kids Race for First Time

Congratulations to Alex and Sebastian of Team Achilles Kids who ran the NYCRUNS Prospect Park 5K in Brooklyn this April. For Sebastian, it was his first ever race and Alex's second.

Drawing of children with disabilities on a track

Students Create Inclusive Posters

Achilles celebrates the students from Valley Stream, Great Neck and Ridge, NY, for their creative poster design submissions celebrating disability inclusion in the sport of running.

Achilles DC group shot with Capitol building in background

Adaptive Cycling Opportunities Expand in Washington, D.C.

Thanks to support from Capital Bikeshare, Achilles International is expanding our Adaptive Cycling Program in Washington, D.C. Starting in April, Achilles now offers free, weekly adaptive cycling sessions providing access to equipment such as handcycles, tandem bikes and recumbent bikes for people with disabilities, especially first time riders. Learn More

Meet the Marathoner: Diana Codispoti

Achilles Houston athlete Diana Codispoti raised over $9,400 as a Team Achilles charity runner. Not only that, she is believed to be the first little person to complete the TCS London Marathon. Watch a Reel about her journey to the start line.

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