Shark attack survivor Ali Truwit wins 2 medals in Paris
Shark attack survivor goes on to become silver medal-winning Paralympian
U.S. swimmer Ali Truwit lost her leg in a shark attack. She was back in the water just six weeks later, and became a two-time silver medalist at this year's Paralympic Games.
Reentering the pool caused ‘flashbacks’ to shark attack in which she lost her leg. Now this swimmer has two Paralympic medals
When American swimmer Ali Truwit first got back into the water after losing her leg in a shark attack, the sound of water rippling around the pool “triggered flashbacks” to that day.
Ali Truwit swims to Paralympic silver a year after losing her leg in a shark attack
Ali Truwit's lower leg was amputated after a shark bit her during a post-graduation trip last May. This week, she won Paralympic silver and set a new American record in the women's 400 meter free S10.
Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit Takes Silver Medals at Paralympics
A little over a year since she lost her lower leg in a shark attack in Turks and Caicos, Ali Truwit took two silver medals in the Paralympics.
American swimmer Ali Truwit wins silver medal 16 months after losing her leg in a shark attack
Having lost her leg following a shark attack just 16 months ago, you could have forgiven Ali Truwit for taking some time away from swimming.
Last Year, Ali Truwit Lost Her Lower Leg in a Shark Attack. Now, She’s a Paralympic Medalist
When you are truly faced with death and you understand what a second chance at life means, you want to make the most of it.”
American swimmer Ali Truwit wins silver in Paralympics 1 year after losing leg in shark attack
A woman who lost a leg last year in a shark attack won a silver medal in the 2024 Paralympics in Paris. Ali Truwit, a Connecticut native, took home the silver medal Thursday in the women's swimming 400-meter freestyle.
Shark attack survivor Ali Truwit wins two medals in Paris
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