“I believe my personal success comes from making smart choices, every single day. That includes surrounding myself with an amazing support team of family, friends, and sponsors... right down to the food I choose to put in my body.”
About Melissa
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Paratriathlon
3X World Champion
Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Bronze Medalist
2008 Paralympian, Swimming
2016 Paralympian, Paratriathlon
Hometown: Chicago, IL
First Iraq War veteran to compete in the Paralympic Games
Favorite Chobani(R) Greek Yogurt Flavor: Peach
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