Kyler Sullivan
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26th, 28th, 29th and 30th.... cross country is one of the most demanding sports on the body....now imagine doing it with a disability.... one local athlete is doing that right now and accomplishing things few ever thought possible... < wednesday was race day for the west vigo middle school boys cross country team versus honey creek... nat sound: no viking looks forward to running more than kyler sullivan.
"when i came out here.
Hit me i was going to be pretty good at it".
Kyler is one the better west vigo runners, which is incredible when you consider.
"i was born legally blind".
Yes....he's blind and he runs cross country without the help of any assistance or a guide.
"try to stay in front pack as much as i possible can.
That way when i run i can focus on the person in front of me".
What kyler does is dangerous.
The faster he goes the blurrier his vision becomes.
While the rest of the field ran like this wednesday, this is kyler's normal view of a race....it can lead to some interesting moments on the course for him.... "he runs into fences, runs into trees.
Off course".
" i've run into thorn bushes.
I've fell and run off course.
Those things happen".
Despite those obstacles kyler has also found a lot of success in running.
"i won last years jv county.
Good thing.
Set me a goal.
I really do belong here and can do well".
"very accomplished.
He's not going to set course records and not a prodigy but that's secondary for what he does for our team".
Like all his other races kyler wednesday finished near the top again as he continues impress those around him.
"will and heart he has is second to none.
Been around a lot of elite runners in my life time.
His mindset and heart are off the chart".
"do not be afraid to do whatever you want".
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Tonight ?
Want".
> whatever you afraid to do "do not be afraid to do whatever you want".
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