Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy
Bestselling Author, Paralympic Medallist, Thought Leader
@AmyPurdyGurl
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Biography
Amy Purdy is one of the most well-known Paralympians in the world – a trailblazer in snowboarding and a ✕3 Paralympic medallist. She’s a New York Times best-selling author whose work has been published in 10 languages and a globally sought-after speaker following her viral TED Talk. Amy toured with Oprah Winfrey and was named one of Oprah’s Top 100 Thought Leaders. She’s been featured in campaigns for global brands like Coca-Cola, Toyota and P&G. Amy made history as the first Paralympian to compete on Dancing With the Stars, finishing as runner-up and inspiring millions. Passionate about helping others live with purpose and possibility, she co-founded Adaptive Action Sports with her husband – a nonprofit that supports athletes with disabilities. Amy continues to break boundaries and inspire audiences around the world with her message of resilience, innovation and the power of possibility.