The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes in the Crossfit space and beyond who have pushed past the limits doctors or others gave them.
In these conversations, you'll hear stories of resiliency, adaptation, grit, and determination. You'll also hear about the ways the adaptive space is growing.
Whether you are an adaptive athlete, a coach, or you know someone who would benefit from adaptive athletics and adaptive fitness, this podcast is the place to hear stories and build connections.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
Opening Doors for Costa Rican Adaptive Athletes (Feat. Amalia Ortuño)
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From San José, Costa Rica, adaptive athlete Amalia Ortuño shares her path from dance and triathlon to adaptive CrossFit after a series of surgeries led to progressive neurological damage and a different life than she imagined.
She talks candidly about the early frustration of trying CrossFit before she even knew adaptive divisions existed, and how that turned into five WheelWOD Games titles—with a sixth in her sights.
Beyond the gym, Amalia runs an interior design company and gives talks that focus on belonging and purpose. She also tells us about her next challenge: Para athletics—discus and javelin—at Worlds in India, with an eye on LA 2028. Amalia closes with practical advice for new adaptive athletes: start with WheelWOD, find your category, and learn from others.
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