Wheelchair Racing: Northeast High Alum Aims for Paris Paralympics
By Tyler Williams | Published 2026-02-17T09:02:44.928Z
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A life-altering car accident threatened to end Jessica Blanchard's athletic career, but now the former Northeast High School student-athlete has set her sights on the 2024 Paris Paralympics,...
A life-altering car accident threatened to end Jessica Blanchard's athletic career, but now the former Northeast High School student-athlete has set her sights on the 2024 Paris Paralympics, according to the Tampa Bay Times. Blanchard, a multi-sport athlete in her youth, is now a rising star in wheelchair racing, demonstrating incredible resilience and determination.
The Tampa Bay Times reported that Blanchard's journey began in St. Petersburg, where she excelled in track and field, basketball,
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