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EPISODE · Aug 1, 2025 · 1H 2M

Shelby Newkirk

from More Than Medals

Meet Shelby Newkirk—Paralympic swimming medallist, entrepreneur and passionate advocate for the disability community. Diagnosed with dystonia in her teens, Shelby lives with a progressive neurological condition that continues to impact her mobility and daily life.Shelby shares what it’s like to compete at the highest level while living with a progressive disability—and how she’s turned that challenge into fuel for both performance and advocacy. Her story is one of resilience, purpose, and using her voice to push for greater inclusion in and out of the pool.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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