Oksana Masters: ‘Sports really taught me it was okay to take my legs off in front of people and to still be powerful'

Para-Cyclist Oksana Masters Motivated for Paralympic Games #

Para-cyclist Oksana Masters, who has already won 17 Paralympic medals across multiple disciplines, including two gold medals in Tokyo, is driven by various factors as she approaches the Paralympic Games. Born in Ukraine with birth defects, Masters was in orphanages until her adoption by an American mother. Despite undergoing leg amputations, she excelled in rowing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and cycling, using sports as a means of self-discovery and self-acceptance. Masters sees her body as powerful and aims to prioritize her feelings over societal opinions. She remains resilient and is always chasing the perfect race, valuing personal growth over medals.