From Paralympic Rower to CrossFit Competitor (Feat. Bayleigh Hooper)

In this episode, Mat Hotho sits down with adaptive athlete Bayleigh Hooper, whose journey spans dance, gymnastics, collegiate rowing, and elite adaptive CrossFit. Bayleigh shares how she went from growing up with bilateral clubfoot to competing at the 2021 Paralympic Games, podiuming the 2023 Adaptive CrossFit Games, and now crushing 200# squat cleans in training. They talk about the challenges of adapting workouts, the critical role of her coach, and how mindset shapes performance. Bayleigh’s story is a powerful reminder that with the right support and perspective, growth is always possible.Follow Bayleigh on Instagram: @_bayleighhooperSend us Fan MailFollow the podcast on Instagram: @TheAdaptiveAthletePod