Reality TV star Nelson Thomas, known for his appearances on 'The Challenge', is determined to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic Games following a foot amputation. Thomas speaks about his emotional journey and his dedication to regaining his fitness, ultimately finding a supportive community at the Adaptive Training Foundation.
The Challenge star, Nelson Thomas, isn't going to let life's setbacks stop him from achieving his dreams! The reality TV star, who had to undergo a foot amputation on March 5, 2024, is setting his sights on participating in the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE on December 16, 2024, Nelson Thomas shared how he hasn’t looked back since the day he had to cut his foot off.
The Challenge star reflected on how, as a man in this generation, he was taught not to shed tears or express his emotions. However, he believes accepting and letting these complex emotions out is vital when finding oneself. Thomas revealed that he already had a clear vision of the kind of life he wanted to lead and was confident that the amputation wouldn’t pose as the factor that stopped him from achieving what he wanted. Thomas expressed how it had been a rollercoaster ride for him to adjust to the loss of his right foot while noting how post-surgery, repairing his fitness levels, and returning them to their former glory was of utmost priority for him. The MTV star shared that hitting those targets was emotionally and physically taxing; however, he persevered. Amid this journey, Thomas reached out to Paralympians and other below-the-knee amputees who were thriving in athletics and competitive fitness, which is how he came across Adaptive Training Foundation — a nonprofit rehab that specialized in functional training for athletes with disabilities. Nelson Thomas Relocated To Train With the Adaptive Training Foundation Close In September 2024, Nelson Thomas joined the Adaptive Training Foundation’s (ATF) 10-week program.The Challenge star felt that he had found a community that pushed him to do better, and he even decided to relocate from Austin, Texas, to Dallas so he could train with them full-tim
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