Jarryd Wallace targets LA28 after chronic pain battle

Four-time Paralympian Jarryd Wallace is training for a possible fifth Paralympic Games in Los Angeles after an 18-month bout with Achilles tendinopathy nearly knocked him off track. The Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 bronze medalist says finding footwear that eased his pain helped him return to training with two years to go before LA28.

Why it matters: - Jarryd Wallace’s return to training puts one of Team USA’s top Paralympic track athletes back in contention for LA28 on home soil. - Wallace’s story highlights how chronic pain and foot support can affect elite performance, recovery and long-term competitiveness. - Wallace’s recovery also matters because the LA28 Paralympic Games are two years away, giving him a limited window to rebuild race fitness.

What happened: - Jarryd Wallace is preparing for the LA28 Paralympic Games and could make his fifth Paralympic appearance. - Wallace is a Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 bronze medalist. - Wallace is a four-time Paralympian, three-time World Champion and four-time world record holder. - Wallace’s road to LA28 included an 18-month battle with Achilles tendinopathy. - Wallace took four months away from training in hopes that rest would resolve the pain. - The pain returned and raised doubts about whether Wallace could keep competing at the same level. - Wallace found footwear that provided support and relief, allowing a return to training.

The details: - Wallace said the chronic pain was so persistent that he began to question whether the pain had been present his entire life. - Wallace said KURU Footwear helped him realize that being pain-free was possible again. - Wallace is now training with the goal of reaching LA28, not just running without pain. - Photos and video from Wallace’s recent press day are available on request. - Wallace’s full story is available here. - KURU Footwear says its technology is designed to relieve foot pain and help Americans “Heel Better™.” - KURU Footwear says it has sold more than 3 million pairs since launching its technology in 2008. - KURU Footwear says it has received more than 50,000 five-star reviews from customers who say the shoes helped with foot pain conditions including plantar fasciitis.

Between the lines: - Wallace’s comeback underscores how injury management can shape an athlete’s Olympic and Paralympic timeline as much as training does. - The mention of footwear is a reminder that equipment and recovery tools can become performance factors when pain threatens an elite career. - Wallace’s experience also suggests LA28 could be a high-stakes homecoming for American Paralympians trying to extend their careers.

What’s next: - Wallace will continue training toward a fifth Paralympic Games in 2028. - Wallace is available for interviews about his injury recovery, training plans and LA28 goals. - KURU Footwear says media can contact Victoria Schmid at pr@kurufootwear.com for press inquiries. - Interview coordination with Wallace can be arranged by emailing jarrydwallace@gmail.com.