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Jessica Long

@jessicatatianalong

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18 x Paralympic champion 🤎
Author | Keynote Speaker | Advocate
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Emmy’s. You were incredible. Thank you to the @televisionacad for having me. Being a presenter was a dream come true! 📸: Getty / Rich Fury by @jessicatatianalong

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🇯🇵 Tokyo, you were electric. You exceeded my wildest dreams. I’m still trying to process everything, but wow… what a trip! Bringing home 🥇🥇🥇🥈🥈🥉Thank you for all the sweet messages and support for Team USA and my races. I could feel ALL of you cheering us on. I hope you all fell in love with the Paralympics all over again. Now time to rest, celebrate, and drink lots of iced coffee. Hey, USA I’m coming home 😭•••#29paralympicmedalslikewhat #chasethedream #tokyoparalympics #goldsilverandbronzearepretty by @jessicatatianalong

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I’ve always loved this photo taken by @sophyholland. It captures the strength built from years of training and countless laps, but also reveals what some might see as a weakness. My legs. If you’re new here, I was born with fibular hemimelia. A birth defect where I was missing half of my legs. At 18 months old, my parents had my little feet amputated so I could wear prosthetics and walk. I spent years wanting legs and trying to understand why I was born differently than everyone else and then I found swimming. For me, swimming is freeing. It makes me feel powerful and like nothing can hold me back. Here’s the thing: there’s power in never giving up. Strength isn’t about hiding weakness, it’s about embracing it. I hope you know, that showing vulnerability truly makes you unstoppable. •••#neverevergiveup by @jessicatatianalong

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Parked for a moment. Growing for a lifetime 💙💙#TeamToyota @teamtoyota #toyotapartner by @jessicatatianalong

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Rest has become part of my training lately 🤍Growing twin boys while still swimming means recovery matters more than ever. Prioritizing sleep, slowing down, and creating cozy nighttime routines has made such a difference. 🫶🏻 @saatva #Saatva #BetterSleepMonth #TeamSaatvaAthlete #RestedToRise #SleepHabits by @jessicatatianalong

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Did someone say @arenausa unboxing video? ♥️ obsessed is an understatement. Thank you Arena sooo much! •••#teamarena #arenawaterinstinct #beachwear by @jessicatatianalong

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@jessicatatianalong was born in a Siberian orphanage without legs. At 12 years old, she won Paralympic gold for Team USA.Then came the part nobody saw:The surgeries.The identity struggle.The pressure to keep winning.The eating disorder.The drinking.The feeling that medals were the only thing making her worthy.This conversation goes way deeper than sports.We talk about adoption, forgiveness, addiction, purpose, and what happens when the world sees you as unstoppable… while you’re quietly falling apart behind the scenes.Now she’s nearly 500 days sober, pregnant with twins, and preparing for one final run at LA 2028.One of the most powerful stories we’ve ever had on RIDEOUT.Comment RIDEOUT and we’ll send you the episode links. by @jessicatatianalong

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It’s the little things (hallelujah) ☀️🩵🐾👙☕️🍋What are your hallelujahs? ⬇️ by @jessicatatianalong

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Fun fact about me: gifts are my love language 🤍 and @teamtoyota never disappoints.Thank you Toyota for supporting my dreams, believing in me and always being so thoughtful with these little packages of magic! #toyotapartner #teamtoyota by @jessicatatianalong

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My @arenausa. All day, every day 🩵 #arenawaterinstinct #la2028paralympics by @jessicatatianalong

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I was born with fibular hemimelia and at 18 months old, both of my legs were amputated below the knees. As Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month comes to an end, I’ve been reflecting a lot. Growing up without legs, I didn’t have a choice but to be resilient. People would often ask me, “If you could have your legs, would you?” And my answer was always no.I never focused on what I didn’t have, but I did learn something powerful: being different never meant I mattered less.Being reminded I was worthy, capable, and loved shaped everything and gave me the resilience to take on each day as an amputee with purpose. No matter what makes you different… I hope you know you matter 🤍#limblossawarenessmonth by @jessicatatianalong

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Oh baby, oooh baby! Baby boys (twins) coming August 2026 🩵💙 We couldn’t love them more. Full @people article in story!#sonkissed #twinmom Photographer: Michaela Freytag @michaelafreytagphoto by @jessicatatianalong

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