Longtime San Diegan Lex Gillette has added another Paralympic medal to his collection: A silver medal – his fifth straight – in the Men’s T11 Long Jump.

On the Olympic Dreams: San Diego to Tokyo podcast, NBC 7’s Steven Luke chats with Paralympic long jumper Lex Gillette who lost sight at an early age, but never let that hold him back.

NBC 7’s Steven Luke spoke to Paralympian royalty Lex Gillette about the upcoming summer games.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more inspiring individual than Team USA Track & Field star Lex Gillette, who is preparing for his fifth straight Paralympics while at the same time motivating kids to embrace “feedback” from mentors.

Blind United States Paralympian Lex Gillette walks through the challenges of executing a long jump without the use of his eyes.

Two-time Paralympic Silver Medalist Lex Gillette joins the Make-A-Wish telethon “Wishes in Flight.” Here, he shares a message that anything is possible when he talks with NBC 7’s Mari Payton. Find out more information here.