--- title: Conversation with an Upcoming Tokyo Paralympian description: Jeff Bigelow interviews 4-time paralympic medalist, singer, and one of the top inspirational speakers – Lex Gillette. image: https://blog.speakinc.com/hubfs/LexGillette_InterviewVideoThumbnail.png --- [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) [![SpeakInc](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/speakinc-logo.png?width=197&height=48&name=speakinc-logo.png "SpeakInc")](http://speakinc.com/) - [Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Individual Speakers](http://speakinc.com/speaker) - [Speaker News](http://speakinc.com/speaker-news/) - [About](http://speakinc.com/about) - [Our Team](http://speakinc.com/our-team) - [Careers](http://speakinc.com/about/careers) - [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/our-blog) - [FAQ](http://speakinc.com/faq) - [Contact Us](http://speakinc.com/contact-us) - [Request Consultation](http://speakinc.com/contact/request-consultation) - [Become a SpeakInc Speaker](http://speakinc.com/contact-us/become-a-speakinc-speaker/) # SpeakInc Blog # Conversation with an Upcoming Tokyo Paralympian by [Denise Irving](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/denise-irving) | June 11, 2021 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) To be a competitive athlete in the Olympics requires not only commitment, discipline, mental toughness, and true grit, but also a lot of resiliency. [Jeff Bigelow](mailto:jbigelow@speakinc.com) sits down with author, songwriter, musician, TEDx speaker, AND Paralympian, [Lex Gillette](https://www.speakinc.com/speakers/lex-gillette/). Lex shares his remarkable story of losing his sight and how it ultimately shaped his future, the strict training schedule to prepare for competition, what influenced him to become a four-time Paralympic medalist, and his goals for the upcoming Tokyo Summer Olympics. (Pssst….spoiler alert: He’s going for GOLD)! Lex is a true inspiration and challenges the way we think. *No Need for Sight When You Have a Vision*® is Lex’s mantra and his outlook on life. Keep your eyes open for Lex in the upcoming games! In the meantime, you can check out Lex's 5-star book – [Fly!](https://www.amazon.com/Fly-Wings-Above-Lifes-Challenges/dp/1951503066/) – on Amazon. Topics: [Blog](https://blog.speakinc.com/topic/blog) ### Written by [Denise Irving](https://blog.speakinc.com/author/denise-irving) Denise is new to our team, she has an adventurous side, is an outdoor enthusiast hitting trails for runs and races anywhere she can with her companion, Stella, she also loves yoga and cooking. She is extremely passionate and committed to environmental and human rights issues and is the secretary for the Board of Directors for the Shenipsit Striders, a non-profit dedicated to trail stewardship programs in Connecticut and beyond. Find me on: [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/SpeakInc/) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/speakinc/) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/speakinc) [![Need more information? Let our experts take the guesswork out of planning this key element of your next meeting and find the right keynote speaker for your event.  ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/421388/interactive-209241923181.png)](https://blog.speakinc.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLKHnhD1B5xCVHtrIetUahr9fAnwTR%2F9d4lE6%2Fo1JxupstWA0c0W4DgtVsMfLo7NSznSDzgpvOcraVY6qv9Z8%2B1oqtRevzHrfhOquU53BevmJO5s5Lot2CEFSeJuEnlgP9AGwQLFGctbz%2FLRJy8mSIeB4413mQRkZU2yioVNJoBfCI6gxPsLM%2FRwuhapddIoP%2BgS6qIjfD%2BT&webInteractiveContentId=209241923181&portalId=421388) Name/Category Search ### **Don't Miss Out!** Get monthly email notifications of our latest articles that include: - Keynote Speaker Highlights - Conference & Event Planning Tips - Free Resources - Industry News [1-858-228-3771](tel:1-858-228-3771) **SpeakInc.** 10680 Treena Street, Suite 230 San Diego, CA 92131 - [Home](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/) - [Privacy Policy](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/privacy-policy/) - [Terms & Conditions](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/terms-conditions/) - [Live Chat](http://spki10347s.elevatoragency.com/creating-complete-well-done-conference-website/#live-chat) - - - - ### Sign Up for Industry News Disclaimer: Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau is not responsible for errors, omissions or outdated information on this website. The material presented on this site is provided by the speakers who are accountable for any copyright information including licensing fees if required. Speak Inc. Speakers Bureau has permission to post the biographies, topics, photos and videos with the understanding from the speakers that the information presented is legally owned by them. © 2026 SpeakInc. All rights reserved.