The 21st Show

Illinois Athlete Isaiah Rigo Is Tokyo Bound

 
Illini track and field Paralympian Isaiah Rigo

Illini track and field Paralympian Isaiah Rigo University of Illinois College of Applied Health Sciences

Next week, the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games kick off delayed a year, like so many things, by the pandemic. The 21st was joined by first-time Paralympian and University of Illinois student Isaiah Rigo, who competes in the 100 meter, the 400 meter, and the 1500 meter competitions in class T-52. 

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Isaiah Rigo

Track competitor for Team USA, gold medal winner at the Peru Para Pan American Games

 

 

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