Aimee Mullins Quotes


I like that Pilates compromises the mind and body. It's not just about being able to run around the block a few times. It's about alleviating stress and controlling breathing. It's about being balanced.


Citations

Mullins, Aimee. Interview with Simon Hattenstone. "Aimee Mullins: 'I have 12 pairs of legs.'" The Guardian, 19 May 2009.

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Aimee Mullins
Aimee Mullins
  • Born: July 20, 1975
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Athlete

Aimee Mullins is an American athlete, actress, and public speaker. She was born with a medical condition that resulted in the amputation of both of her lower legs. She is famous for being the first amputee to compete against able-bodied athletes in National Collegiate Athletic Association events, and competed in the Paralympics in 1996 in Atlanta. In 1999 she began modeling, and in 2002 she began an acting career. She speaks at conferences, and is well known for her TED talks.