Quiz on Elexis Gillette

What condition did Elexis Gillette suffer from?

• Detached retinas

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

• Color blindness

At what age did Gillette's eyesight start to blur?

• 12 years old

• 10 years old

• 8 years old

• 5 years old

How many surgeries did Gillette undergo?

• 15

• 12

• 10

• 13

What type of medals has Gillette won?

• Gold medals in swimming

• Bronze medals in cycling

• Gold medals in long jump

• Silver medals in running

What award did Gillette receive in November 2015?

• Best Coach Award

• Community Service Award

• Paralympic Gold Medal

• Athletes in Excellence Award

What did the doctors advise Gillette regarding his expectations?

• To accept his blindness

• To lower his expectations

• To aim for the Olympics

• To pursue a different sport

What is one of Gillette's roles besides being an athlete?

• A scientist

• A public speaker

• A politician

• A doctor

What did Gillette's vision reduce to after his surgeries?

• Colors

• Complete darkness

• Shadows and indistinct shapes

• Blurry images

What did Gillette do after he lost his sight?

• Moved to a different city

• Continued to go to school

• Started a new sport

• Gave up on life

Who supported Gillette throughout his challenges?

• His father

• His friends

• His mother

• His teachers