Paralympian Alexa Leary takes on NYC Marathon

Paralympian Alexa Leary takes on NYC Marathon

Paralympian Alexa Leary speaks to Nine's Today Show during the NYC Marathon.

Paralympian Runs in NYC Marathon After Shark Attack

In 2023, former Division 1 swimmer Ali Truwit lost part of her leg in a shark attack. After three surgeries and intense physical therapy, she won two silver medals at the Paris Paralympic Games. Now she’s set to run in New York City’s Marathon and is raising money for her nonprofit, Stronger Than You Think, which gifts girls running blades just like hers. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports in this week’s Sunday Spotlight.