California man is 1st athlete with cerebral palsy to sign deal with Nike

Thursday, October 11, 2018

Liz Cho reports on the new Nike deal for Justin Gallegos who has cerebral palsy.

SANTA CLARITA, California -- A California man is breaking barriers, becoming the first athlete with cerebral palsy to sign a pro contract with Nike.

Justin Gallegos now goes to the University of Oregon and is in the school's running club.

He's making history as the first athlete with cerebral palsy to seal a deal with Nike.

Gallegos got the news about the three-year contract after a recent race. The emotional moment was caught on camera.

Gallegos, who once wore leg braces, called the contract proof that there's no such thing as a disability.

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