Jason Lester – Wins 2009 ESPY Award
July 8, 2009
Jason Lester Up for a 2009 ESPY Award
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jason Lester has won 2009 ESPY Award in the Category of Best Male Athlete with a Disability.
Ironman and Ultraman athlete Jason Lester, whose right arm is paralyzed, has won the ESPY Award in the category of Best Male Athlete with a Disability.
Votes from the Ultraman family and Hawaii residents pushed Jason in to the winner’s spot.
Jason Lester is an Ironman athlete who has the use of only one arm, and his story of triumph over tragedy has become an inspirational message for athletes and non-athletes around the world. He has competed in a number of Ironman, Ultraman, marathon, and endurance races, including the Hilo to Volcano Ultra Marathon in Hawaii, the Hawaii Ironman, ULTRAMAN Canada and ULTRAMAN Hawaii.
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About Jason Lester
Jason Lester is an Athlete | Author | Artist | Activist | Motivational speaker – and founder of The NEVER STOP Foundation, and whom the movie “A Painted Race” is based on, telling the story of his triumph over tragedy, including losing the use of one arm. For more information about Jason Lester, please visit www.paintedrace.com or www.jasonplester.com.
Jason has one Paralyzed arm and has completed 4 Ironman and two Ultraman.He just qualified for Hawaii Ironman against able body competitors.He swim, ride, and run one arm, and has a true passion for endurance sport.and want to use his disability for a good cause. Never Stop Foundation.Please spend a few minutes and vote for Jason at http://espys.tvif you could, please ask your friends too.