Jessica Long
Paralympic swimmer and multiple medalist, a symbol of resilience and effort. Her story inspires overcoming and discipline, showing that passion and perseverance can turn adversity into strength and hope.
Biography / Speaker Info
Jessica Long is an American Paralympic swimmer, recognized worldwide for her outstanding career and for being one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the Paralympic Games. Her life is a clear example of perseverance, resilience and an unwavering winning mentality that has led her to win multiple gold medals and break world records in several disciplines. With her fighting spirit and dedication to sport, Long has positioned herself as one of the most influential and admired figures in the world of adapted sports.
Born in Siberia, Russia, in 1992, Jessica was adopted by an American family at 13 months old. She was born with a leg malformation, which led her to undergo several surgeries, including a double amputation below the knees when she was just 18 months old. Despite the physical challenges, Long refused to give up and found her passion in swimming. With superhuman willpower, she began competing at the amateur level and quickly demonstrated her great potential in the water, excelling in speed and technique.
Her professional career took off at the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, where, at the age of 12, she won three gold medals. This milestone catapulted her to international fame and established her as one of the most promising athletes of her generation. Over the years, Long has participated in several Paralympic Games, winning an impressive total of 29 medals, 16 of them gold, and has broken numerous world records. Her mastery of swimming and her consistency at the elite level have made her one of the most respected and admired athletes by her peers and the general public.
In addition to her achievements in sports, Jessica Long is a motivational speaker and a fervent advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Through her talks and participation in awareness campaigns, she shares her inspiring story of overcoming challenges and her philosophy of life, based on effort, perseverance and passion. Jessica Long's trajectory is a reminder that with talent, dedication and a winning mentality you can reach the top.
