Aimee Mullins - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	July 20, 1975
Age	50
Birthplace	Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA
Zodiac Sign	Cancer - (see also Aimee Mullins's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rabbit
Generation	Generation X
Known For	Paralympic track and field athlete, fashion model, actress, and advocate for disability rights.

Intro

Aimee Mullins is an American athlete, actress, and public speaker, known for her accomplishments as a Paralympian, her advocacy for people with disabilities, and her career in fashion and the arts.

Early Life & Background

Aimee Mullins was born with fibular hemimelia, a condition that resulted in the amputation of both her legs below the knee at the age of one. Despite this, she became a star athlete and later embarked on successful careers in modeling, acting, and public speaking.

Career Highlights

Competed as a track and field athlete at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics, representing the United States.
Set world records in the 100 meters, 200 meters, and long jump for above-knee amputees.
Became a high-fashion model, working with Alexander McQueen and appearing on numerous magazine covers.
Acted in films and television, including a recurring role on the Netflix series 'Stranger Things.'
Served as president of the Women's Sports Foundation and is a sought-after public speaker on topics like innovation, identity, and disability.

Trivia

Aimee Mullins was named one of People magazine's '50 Most Beautiful People in the World' in 1997.
She was appointed as a board member of the MIT Media Lab.
Her collection of prosthetic legs is noted for its artistry and has been displayed in museums.

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