Mallory Weggemann

Instead of focusing on the life she lost after becoming paralyzed at the age of 18, Mallory Weggemann did the incredible and created a new life for herself. Within three months of her paralysis, Weggemann was back in the swimming pool. Less than four years later, she set 15 world records and 33 American records on her way to winning gold and bronze at the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Weggemann’s struggles and triumphs did not stop there. In a freak accident, she suffered a serious injury to her arm that kept her from competition for a year. Once again, Weggemann persevered through challenges and pain to make the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Weggemann guides audiences how to manage setbacks. From the raw emotions of early obstacles, to the celebration of each milestone of independence and accomplishment along the way, she chronicles her journey to emerge infinitely stronger, tougher, and freer than she ever was before. It is with tremendous enthusiasm and genuine frankness that Weggemann shares her remarkable story with audiences ranging from Fortune 100 executives to small non-profits. Insisting that paralysis was merely one event among many in her life that has shaped, but not defined her. Weggemann argues that we all choose either to allow limitations to overpower us or face them in a journey towards new abilities. Mallory recently wrote her first book, "LIMITLESS: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance " which is available for pre orders now and releases on March 2, 2021. In 2018 she had her first appearance as a reporter with NBC Sports at the 2018 Paralympic Games. Weggemann continues to build her career outside of the water through her speaking, writing and advocacy with her eyes set on what could be her third Paralympic Games, the 2020 Tokyo Games.