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The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 110 – Taking a Run with Endurance Athlete Francesco Magisano of Achilles International

Broadcast on:
16 Mar 2024

In Episode 110 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with Francesco Magisano, an accomplished endurance athlete and para-triathlete who also serves as the Director of the New York City Metro Region for Achilles International. During the interview, Magisano discussed:

  • Where he was born and grew up
  • His eye condition and vision loss journey
  • How he got connected to Achilles International through a random conversation
  • An overview of the Achilles International organization and its chapters around the world, along with his current role
  • His career as a runner and para-triathlete
  • Competing in the extremely challenging Ultraman Florida event
  • His take on guides and tethers for blind endurance athletes
  • His athletic goals
  • His advice to blind and visually impaired individuals on the benefits of participating in sports and recreation
  • Contact info for Achilles International

Learn more about Achilles International and find a local chapter near you at http://achillesinternational.org.