‘The Challenge’ Nelson Thomas Reveals Big Plans After Losing Foot
The Challenge celeb Nelson Thomas faced one of his biggest challenges away from the reality competition, which included having to have his foot amputated. However, even with this setback, Thomas appears to be stronger than ever, and he recently revealed what he has planned next. So, what did he say?
The Challenge Brings Together Some Of The Toughest Competitors
In a landscape full of reality competitions that push players to their absolute limits and beyond, The Challenge is one of the heavy hitters in that space. For years, the show has been bringing together some of the toughest competitors out there to compete for cash prizes and all the drama that comes with it.
There have been some notable personalities over the years who have competed at the highest level. Names like CT, Wes, and Johnny Bananas come to mind. However, as much as competitors face tough challenges on camera, some face even tougher challenges away from the cameras, when real life comes knocking.
Nelson Thomas Had Devastating Car Accident, Lost Foot
The 36-year-old The Challenge alum was involved in a near-fatal car accident. While he ultimately survived the devastating collision, he had to have one of his feet amputated in the aftermath. This is a harrowing experience that no one wants to go through. However, Nelson Thomas made it through, and he has been making the best of an otherwise bad situation.
Speaking of losing his foot, Thomas told PEOPLE: “Growing up in this generation as a man, we don’t want to show fear, we don’t want to shed tears. But we need to let those things out because that’s when you find your true self. The day I cut off my foot, man, I never looked back. And I’ve been the happiest man ever since.”
He continued, adding: “I knew what kind of life I wanted to live. I knew my journey wasn’t done. I knew that God gave me a second chance and that he’s using me as a vessel to inspire others.”
The Challenge Alum Reveals Big Plans Following Amputation
Now that Nelson Thomas has fully adapted to his prosthetic and has been working out regularly, he recently shared his next lofty goal. According to Thomas, he wants to compete as part of the Paralympics in California in 2028.
This is something that requires a lot of time, hard work, and dedication, but, after everything that Nelson has been through to get to this point in his life, he seems more than ready to take on this next challenge, and he certainly has a lot of people rooting for him.
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Nelson said: “Another reason why I moved to Dallas is because I’ll be competing in the Paralympics in California in 2028. I’ll be doing the long jump and I’ll also be doing the 200.”
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