Paralympic champion Ezra Frech brings disability advocacy to Dancing with the Stars

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Two-time Paralympic champion Ezra Frech is competing on Season 35 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, using the platform to advocate for disability awareness ahead of the LA28 Paralympic Games. Frech, who won gold in the 100m T63 and high jump T63 at Paris 2024, scored 20 points with a tango in the premiere and later tied for the top leaderboard spot. He follows Paralympians like Amy Purdy, who was runner-up in 2014. Born in Los Angeles, Frech says his purpose is to change how the world sees disability. Purdy praised his openness, noting representation helps others believe in their own potential.


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