The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 110 – Taking a Run with Endurance Athlete Francesco Magisano of Achilles International

In Episode 110 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we visit with Francesco Magisano, an accomplished endurance athlete and para-triathlete who also serves as the Director of the New York City Metro Region for Achilles International. During the interview, Magisano discussed:

• Where he was born and grew up
• His eye condition and vision loss journey
• How he got connected to Achilles International through a random conversation
• An overview of the Achilles International organization and its chapters around the world, along with his current role
• His career as a runner and para-triathlete
• Competing in the extremely challenging Ultraman Florida event
• His take on guides and tethers for blind endurance athletes
• His athletic goals
• His advice to blind and visually impaired individuals on the benefits of participating in sports and recreation
• Contact info for Achilles International

Learn more about Achilles International and find a local chapter near you at http://achillesinternational.org.