Gallegos becomes first Nike pro athlete with cerebral palsy

November 2, 2018
The photo above captures the emotional reaction of University of Oregon junior Justin Gallegos, a member of the UO running club, when he got the surprise of his life upon finishing a cross country race on Pre's Trail. Waiting for Gallegos was Nike insights director John Douglass, who presented him with a professional contract, making Gallegos the first runner with cerebral palsy to sign a pro contract with Nike. The video of Gallegos' reaction went viral, and his story has since been reported worldwide.
Justin Gallegos kneeling and crying