In this episode of the Adaptive Athlete Podcast, Mat Hotho talks with Anthony “Curly” Monaco, a competitive adaptive CrossFit athlete living with Friedreich’s Ataxia, a rare genetic disorder that affects coordination, balance, and muscle control.
Anthony shares how his diagnosis shaped his early life, his entry into CrossFit after a moment of friendly arm-wrestling competition, and how adaptive fitness has helped him regain physical agency. He recounts his journey through the Open and Semifinals, including the moment his wheelchair broke mid-workout, and how gear adaptations like a chest strap have helped him improve performance.
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