Hooray to our very own Hannah Anderson, a former Achilles International-Nashville athlete, who recently moved from Nashville to Greenville, SC. Once there, she started an Achilles Greenville Chapter and now serves as the Director. Our Nashville Chapter is a bit proud of her and her new role and wish her all the luck! Go Achilles Greenville!

Below is Hannah’s announcement on Facebook and Instagram about her new role:

I’ll never forget the very first time I placed in a road race and heard my name announced at the awards… “And now, for 3rd place overall female in the 10K, Hannah Anderson, athlete with Achilles International.”
It wasn’t a particularly noteworthy race or finishing time, but I was filled with a sense of accomplishment and absolutely, totally stunned.
As a person with a disability, ‘athlete’ isn’t a word you ever expect to hear about yourself. Most of us assume that athletic achievement is reserved only for the gifted able-bodied, but joining Achilles proved all of my assumptions – about myself and others – totally wrong. At Achilles, I discovered my true capabilities, found a passion for running and racing, and became part of a community of incredible, hard-working runners, from sprinters to ultramarathoners. Achilles is like another family to me, which is why I’m

thrilled to announce that I’ve been officially named the Director of Achilles International’s newest US chapter right here in Greenville, SC! Achilles is founded on the simple principle that everyone should have the chance to get out, run, and compete in mainstream events regardless of their age, ability, or medical/adaptive needs. At Achilles, we define running as any kind of forward motion, whether that’s independent running, running with a guide, wheeling in a wheelchair, or handcycling. If you love to run, think you might want to start, or know anyone (with or without a disability) who wants to get out and run, you are invited to learn more about the Achilles family!

You can contact Hannah or email achillesgreenville@gmail.com. and don’t forget to like the Insta and Facebook @achillesgvl