Quick Info
| Profession | Paralympic track and field athlete, disability advocate, motivational speaker and model |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 11/05/2005 |
| Age | 21 years |
| Birthplace | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Ezra Frech
20/10/2026
On the dedication episode of Dancing with the Stars, Frech and Karagach performed an emotional contemporary routine honoring his mother, actress Bahar Soomekh. The routine earned the first perfect 10 of the season.
22/09/2026
Ezra Frech made his debut on Season 35 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, dancing a tango with partner Daniella Karagach. He received one of the highest scores of the early episodes and spoke about wanting to change how the world sees disability. The appearance raised the profile of Para athletics ahead of the LA28 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Ezra Frech is an American Paralympic track and field athlete who competes in the T63 100 metre, long jump and high jump. He won two gold medals at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and is a disability rights advocate and motivational speaker. In 2026 he became a contestant on Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars. |
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| Paralympic Titles | Two-time Paralympic gold medalist |
| World Titles | 2023 World Para Athletics Championships high jump (T63) |
Physical Stats & More
| Classification | T63 |
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| Prosthetics | Uses a prosthesis and running blade on his left leg since early childhood |
| Personal Best High Jump | 1.97 m (T63 world record) |
| Personal Best Long Jump | 7.05 m |
Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Southern California (competed for the USC track and field team) |
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Personal Life
| Early Sports Involvement | Competed in his first track and field meet at age eight |
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| Disability Advocacy | Speaks publicly and appears in media to promote disability inclusion |
Family
| Mother | Bahar Soomekh, actress |
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| Father | Clayton Frech |
| Aunt | Saba Soomekh |
Career
| Selected for the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field Team; won two gold medals and a bronze at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships and two silver medals at the Parapan American Games | |
| 2020 Tokyo Paralympics | Competed at age 16; fifth in T63 high jump and eighth in long jump |
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| Won first senior world title in the T63 high jump at the World Para Athletics Championships in Paris | |
| 2024 Kobe World Championships | Silver medal in the high jump |
| 2024 Paris Paralympics | Gold medals in the T63 100 metre and T63 high jump; fifth in long jump |
| 2025 World Para Athletics Championships | Silver medal in the T63 high jump in New Delhi |
| Sponsorship | Signed with adidas |
| 2026 Dancing with the Stars | Competed as a contestant on Season 35 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, partnered with professional dancer Daniella Karagach |
Style Quotient
| Modelling | Walks runways and works as a fashion model |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was nominated for the Sports Illustrated SportsKid of the Year Award in 2014 | |
| 2. Received his first prosthetic leg at 11 months old | |
| 3. Told his mother at age 11 after watching the Rio 2016 Paralympics that he wanted to compete at Tokyo 2020 | |
| 4. Was the youngest member of the U.S. Paralympic team at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games | |
| 5. Has competed in Dancing with the Stars | |
| 6. Is a two-time ESPY nominee |
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