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Jerome Avery has been a guide runner with U.S. Paralympics since 2004 and has guided one of the world’s top visually-impaired sprinters, since 2014. Bound by a tether, runners sprint in lanes side-by-side, communicating by touch and sound with every synched stride as Avery tugs the tether to keep his sprinter in line to reach the finish line.

Avery once himself was an Olympic Hopeful, finishing in the top 20 in the 2000 U.S. Olympic Trials and in the top 15 in the 2004 Olympic Trials. In high school, Avery was his school’s MVP all four years, and was ranked fifth in the state of California in the 100m dash.

Now as a presenter and motivational speaker, Jerome Avery inspires athletes and individuals impacted by disabilities to overcome adversity and see endless possibilities

- both on and off of the track or field



If you're looking for someone to motivate your team or give them a boost of confidence, Jerome Avery is the perfect speaker. He has years of experience working with clubs, teams and corporations, and knows how to get the best out of people. His speeches are full of energy and enthusiasm, and he has a knack for getting people to believe in themselves. Jerome's message is always positive, and he provides the perfect dose of inspiration to help people achieve their goals. So if you're looking for a motivational speaker who can get your team fired up, Jerome Avery is your man!