For most Paralympic athletes, the journey to the global stage is already filled with obstacles. But for Bob Hunt , the path has demanded even more. It’s not just training for him, but a constant balancing act between work, coaching, and competition. The American Paralympian, a T53 wheelchair racer, has never succumbed to his circumstances. Recently, he competed at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi in both the 100m and 400m events. In the 100m, he even secured sixth place. But behind the scenes and beyond the track, a bigger story unfolds.
Between racing on the track, running drills on the basketball court, and clocking hours at a car rental counter, Bob Hunt has built a life that rarely slows down. Speaking to EssentiallySports, Hunt reflected on this journey.
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