Medal-winning, record-setting gymnast from Utah inducted into Hall of Fame after paralyzation
SANPETE COUNTY, Utah — Kalon Ludvigson, a gymnast originally from Utah who broke world tumbling records before becoming paralyzed in a devastating accident nine years ago, has now been inducted into the Hall of Fame and given an even more special honor because of what he’s done after his gymnastics career.
He kept mastering the skill of tumbling, a talent that eventually took him to the world stage. But first, his mom said, there were those twice-a-week, five-hour round-trip drives to the nearest training facility, which was in Ogden.He overcame logistical challenges when he made Team USA — the youngest ever at just 16.“I definitely loved it. It was anything and everything, it was all I wanted to do, it was what I thought of when I went to bed and first when I woke up.
He was also the first person in several years to receive the Spirit of the Flame award — an honor he received in Florida last month where he was inducted into the Gymnastics Hall of Fame. His mom said she just hopes her son’s story inspires someone to live their dream no matter what challenges they may face, saying she can’t wait to see what he does next.
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