Born in Kapenguria, Kenya and now residing in Alaska, Marko Cheseto Lemtukei is a professional runner and Paralympian who also loves to hike, fish, and coach children’s soccer. In 2012, the bilateral below-knee amputee received the Inspirational Student Award by the NAFSA: National Association of International Educators, and two years later, he was inducted into to the Alaska Sports Hall of Fame. Marko currently wears Össur’s PRO FLEX XC, which allows him to carry out his daily activities with ease. His prosthesis has also enabled him to compete at higher levels in running, something he thought he would never be able to do after losing both feet as a result of severe frostbite. He also works on helping other amputees believe in themselves and life positive lives, and is inspired by people who try their hardest despite their immediate circumstances without making excuses. He believes it’s important to “be thankful for what you have at the moment and striving towards happiness every day.”