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The Eyes Free Sports Podcast: Ep. 93 – Rowing with Pearl Outlaw, a Visually Impaired Rower and Skier

Broadcast on:
22 Jul 2023

In Episode 93 of the Eyes Free Sports podcast, we chat with Pearl Outlaw of Portland, OR. The visually impaired rower and skier spoke about:

  • Where she was born and grew up
  • When she learned she was visually impaired and how this impacted her life
  • How she got into rowing and competing on an NCAA Division III rowing team with fully sighted teammates
  • Her journey to competing in international rowing competitions for athletes with disabilities and her achievements in these events
  • How she got into adaptive skiing
  • Other blind sports she would like to try
  • Her perspectives on the benefits of being involved in sports and recreation for those with disabilities

Follow Pearl Outlaw on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/pearl_outlaw/.