KELLY BRUNO. AMPUTEE. ATHLETE. ACHIEVER.
Kelly was born with a rare birth defect that forced the amputation of her right let
below the knee when she was only 6 months old. Undeterred, Kelly quickly set
out to enjoy a life full of activity and athletics. Today, Kelly has competed in and
finished 3 Ironmans, 3 Half Ironmans, and a myriad of shorter distance triathlons
including 3 ITU World Triathlon Championship events. As in athletics Kelly also
has high career and volunteer aspirations. She graduated from Duke University
and will start medical school at the University of North Carolina in August 2009.
She also volunteers regularly with the Wounded Warrior Project, the Triangle
Amputee Support Group and is the Assistant Director of the Junior Paralympic
Skills Competition in the Triangle..
Kelly was born with a rare birth defect that forced the amputation of her right let
below the knee when she was only 6 months old. Undeterred, Kelly quickly set
out to enjoy a life full of activity and athletics. Today, Kelly has competed in and
finished 3 Ironmans, 3 Half Ironmans, and a myriad of shorter distance triathlons
including 3 ITU World Triathlon Championship events. As in athletics Kelly also
has high career and volunteer aspirations. She graduated from Duke University
and will start medical school at the University of North Carolina in August 2009.
She also volunteers regularly with the Wounded Warrior Project, the Triangle
Amputee Support Group and is the Assistant Director of the Junior Paralympic
Skills Competition in the Triangle..
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UPDATES
3rd place age group finish at Beaverdam Triathlon
3rd place age group finish at the Cary Long Course Duathlon
FEATURED RESOURCES
2nd Annual Jr. Paralympic Skills Competition in Brier Creek, NC
Challenged Athletes Foundation Grant Opportunities
UPCOMING EVENTS
5.23.09: Skirt Chaser 5k
6.7.09: Jordan Lake Open Water Swim
6.14.09: Escape from Alcatraz
BLOG POSTS
Beaverdam Triathlon Race Report
3rd place age group finish at Beaverdam Triathlon
3rd place age group finish at the Cary Long Course Duathlon
FEATURED RESOURCES
2nd Annual Jr. Paralympic Skills Competition in Brier Creek, NC
Challenged Athletes Foundation Grant Opportunities
UPCOMING EVENTS
5.23.09: Skirt Chaser 5k
6.7.09: Jordan Lake Open Water Swim
6.14.09: Escape from Alcatraz
BLOG POSTS
Beaverdam Triathlon Race Report
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