A silver pendant hangs around his neck. It's not the only medal he's won for our country. He's got more gold and silver than a king–world records to back it all up. Lex Gillette, my high school track teammate, just won a silver medal in the long jump at the 2016 Paralympics. It's his fourth consecutive silver for his main event during the Paralympics. On the podium, he smiles because his road to Rio wasn't easy.
Close your eyes. This is what Lex sees. Even when his eyes are wide open...