History of Ezra Frech in Timeline

Ezra Frech is an accomplished American track and field athlete, specializing in high jump, long jump, and sprinting. A two-time Paralympian, he competed in the 2020 Summer Paralympics and secured two gold medals at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. His achievements also include two silver medals from the 2019 Parapan American Games. Beyond his athletic success, Frech is a motivational speaker and a dedicated disability rights advocate, using his platform to inspire and promote inclusivity.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

May 11, 2005: Ezra Frech Born

On May 11, 2005, Ezra Frech was born. He is an American track and field athlete who competes in high jump, long jump and sprinting events.

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2006: Family founded Team Ezra

In 2006, Ezra Frech’s family founded Team Ezra to provide financial resources to organizations that serve people with physical disabilities. Frech started speaking to schools at the age of 4 to raise awareness for people with impairments as part of his organization's project.

2013: First track meet at the Endeavor Games

In 2013, Ezra Frech's first track meet was at the Endeavor Games in Edmond, Oklahoma, where he broke several national youth records and was inspired to continue in track and field. His father was also inspired at the Endeavor Games to create a similar event in Los Angeles, naming it the Angel City Games.

2013: Founded Angel City Sports

In 2013, Ezra Frech, his father, Clayton Frech, and family and friends founded Angel City Sports to provide free, year-round access to sport training, equipment, and competitive opportunities for kids and adults with physical disabilities.

2014: Finalist for Sports Illustrated Sportkid of the Year

In 2014, Ezra Frech was a finalist for Sports Illustrated Sportkid of the Year.

2019: First international meet at the 2019 World Para Athletics Junior Championships

In 2019, Ezra Frech had his first international meet at the World Para Athletics Junior Championships, where he won one gold and two bronze medals. He also won two silver medals at the 2019 Parapan American Games.

2019: Competed at the 2019 World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai

In 2019, Ezra Frech was the youngest athlete to compete at the World Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. He made the finals in all three of his events, but did not medal.

2019: Won two silver medals at the 2019 Parapan American Games

In 2019, Ezra Frech won two silver medals at the Parapan American Games.

2020: Competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics

In 2020, Ezra Frech competed at the Summer Paralympics.

2020: Delayed 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo

In 2021, Ezra Frech competed at the delayed 2020 Summer Paralympic Games in Tokyo. He placed 5th in the high jump T63 event with a personal best of 1.80 m and 8th in the long jump T63 event with 5.85 m.

2023: Won gold medal at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships

At the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, Ezra Frech won the gold medal in high jump T63 and set a new world record at 1.95 m. He also competed in the men's long jump T63 event.

2023: Graduated from Brentwood School

In 2023, Ezra Frech graduated from the Brentwood School.

February 2024: Committed to NCAA Division I track and field team

In February 2024, Ezra Frech became the first above-the-knee amputee to commit to an NCAA Division I track and field team at the University of Southern California.

2024: Broke his own world record in high jump T63

At the 2024 USA Paralympic Trials, Ezra Frech broke his own world record in high jump T63 with a jump of 1.97 m. He also placed first in the long jump T63, breaking the U.S. record with a jump of 7.05 m.

2024: Placed 2nd in the high jump T63 and 4th in the long jump T63 at the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships

At the 2024 World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Ezra Frech placed 2nd in the high jump T63 and 4th in the long jump T63.

2024: Won gold at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris

In 2024, Ezra Frech competed at the Summer Paralympics in Paris, winning gold in the 100 meters T63 with a time of 12.06 seconds, and gold in the men's high jump T63, which also set a Paralympic Games record.