2x Paralympic Medalist & Shark Attack Survivor Ali Truwit is on a Mission to Turn Trauma Into Triumph & Have Fun Doing It!

On Her Mark · May 26, 2026 · 25m

Ali Truwit ran her first marathon in 2023, graduated from Yale University, and went on a celebratory trip with friends — that’s when her life came crashing down. While snorkeling in Turks and Caicos, she was attacked by a shark and ultimately suffered and suffered the loss of her foot and lower leg. Since then, Ali has been on a mission to turn her trauma into triumph. A year after the attack, Ali raced in the Paris Paralympics where she earned TWO silver medal. She also ran the 2025 NYC Marathon, modeled in the Sports Illustrated Swim issue, launched the 'Stronger Than You Think' non-profit…