Jerome Avery

Jerome Avery is a 4x Paralympic guide runner and 2x Paralympic champion who has guided athletes to Paralympic gold medals and World Championship titles. Beyond the track, Jerome is a speaker, visual artist, and mentor who co-created the “Connected Insight” program with Lex Gillette, using their partnership to teach teamwork, communication, and leadership.

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At a Glance

Sport

Para Track and Field

100M, Long Jump

Hometown

Lemoore, California

Current Residence

San Diego, California

About

Competed as an individual in the Olympic Trials in 2004 and 2000
Currently partnered with Lex Gillette as hislong jump guide as they prepare for LA28
Developed a corporate program called 'Connected Insight’ with running partner Lex Gillette to share their story as a visually impaired athlete and guide runner, focused on team building activities
Serves as the Director of Athletic Development and Strategic Partnerships at the SightSchool, which teaches sprinting to blind athletes
Set a record with athlete, Edery Herrera, for a visually impaired athlete + guide team by ringing the bell at the NYSE and then climbing 1.576 stairs at the Empire State Building
Member of the USA Track & Field “2025 Tier & Talent Protection Program” list for guides
Visual artist, mentor, and powerful speaker on teamwork and empowering others to reach their full potential
Enjoys adventuring around San Diego with his dogs, attending a Padres game, shopping, watching movies, running, relaxing, going to the beach, fishing, making music, and dancing
Has a passion and love for his plant babies and furry best friends

Jerome Avery

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At a Glance

About

Accolades

Paralympic Champion Guide Runner

World Champion Guide Runner

In the News

News Channel 5

Fan Arch

GQ Magazine