SCott RiGSbY WitH JENNA GLAtzER
Unthinkable: The Scott Rigsby Story
After losing both legs in a car accident at age 18, Scott Rigsby
scott rigsby is a professional speaker whose mission is
to encourage people to do more than they thought possible
battled his way back from depression and addiction to achieve
in pursuit of big goals. He has completed more than 20
the unthinkable—becoming the first double-leg amputee
triathlons, and in 2007 he became the first double-leg amputee
to complete the Ford world Championship Ironman
ever to cross the finish line in the sporting world’s most
competition in Kona, Hawaii. Scott grew up in Georgia,
grueling and prestigious competition, the Ironman Triathlon.
where he still makes his home today. He is the founder of
the Scott Rigsby Foundation, a nonprofit organization that
Scott has since become an inspiration to hundreds of thousands exists to inspire and support challenged athletes. Scott
of physically challenged and able-bodied athletes worldwide.
has delivered keynote speeches for civic organizations,
Fortune 1000 companies, and schools across the country.
Unthinkable documents Scott’s remarkable journey: from the in 2008, he was named World vision’s Advocate for
Children with Disabilities. His story has been chronicled
scene of the devastating crash that claimed both of his legs and
in Runner’s World, Sports Illustrated, and on FOx, CNN,
his subsequent battle with depression and alcohol addiction,
and NBC news.
through his dawning realization that God has a greater plan
jenna glatzer is the author of 17 books. Her recent
work includes the authorized biography Celine Dion: For
for his life and his decision to participate in the Ironman Keeps; Bullyproof Your Child for Life with Joel Haber, ph.D.; and
competition, to the moment he crossed the finish line.
the upcoming The Marilyn Monroe Treasures. She has written
hundreds of articles for magazines such as Woman’s World,
Readers will be inspired by Scott’s “unthinkable” courage, Prevention, Women’s Health & Fitness, Contemporary Bride, and
Physical, and is a contributing editor at Writer’s Digest.
determination, and faith.
The inspiring story about
the first double-leg amputee
to complete the world-
famous Ironman Triathlon.
Unthinkable
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