Scout Bassett Archives - Page 2 of 2

Interview with POA’s Scout Bassett at World Champs in China, “Back to Beijing,” usatriathlon.org, 9/9/2011

POA’s Scout Bassett returned to China for the first time since her adoption 16 years ago to compete in the ITU World Championships! She will be meeting with media during her stay to share the incredible story of her adoption and life thereafter. More importantly, after the race she will be meeting with a 7-year-old girl who became an amputee after the recent earthquake. What an incredible blessing for them

“U.S. Earns 8 Medals, 2 Titles at Paratriathlon Worlds,” USA Triathlon.org, 9/9/2011

Congratulations to Melissa Stockwell, Sarah Reinertsen and our *SCOUT BASSETT* who earned Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at Worlds!!!! AmAzINg athletes!!!!!!! Click here to read article.

Scout Bassett interview, “Overcoming Adversity with Excercise,” CNN, 8/30/2011

POA’s Scout Bassett was recently interviewed by CNN’s Sanjay Gupta about how she overcomes adversity with athletics and exercise. Click here to view the video.

POA patients participating in Nautica New York City Triathlon on 8/7/2011

POA’s Mabio Costa and Scout Bassett will be ROCKING the NYC Triathlon this weekend! We wish them both the best of luck!!!

POA’s Scout Bassett Participated in Denmark Marathon, 5/2011

POA’s Scout Bassett caught the eye of the Danish media while participating in a marathon in Denmark recently. 😉 Click here to see Danish news video >>

“Amputee Triathlete Overcomes Odds,” Local News Story – KESQ TV, Palm Springs, CA

POA patient Scout Bassett is in the news again! For those of you who don’t know her incredible story, prepare to be amazed and inspired! Click following link to view KESQ interview/video. You can also read more about Scout in the “Living Proof” section of our website. Click here to view KESQ interview

Scout Bassett, “Humbled and Honored at the 2011 Endurance LIVE Awards,” CAF Blog, 2/3/11

Scout gave POA a “shout out” on the CAF Blog. Beautiful words from a beautiful person. We’re proud to have her as a member of the POA family! Click on the following link to view the CAF Blog

POA Patients Mabio Costa and Scout Bassett Participated in the 2010 ITU World Championship Triathlon in Budapest, Hungary, 9/8-12/10

The largest-ever Paratriathlon took place at the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Budapest Grand Final, with 85 athletes representing 15 countries taking part. World Champions were crowned in all six Paratriathlon categories, as athletes battled through rainy and cold early morning conditions in the… Hungarian capital. Athletes completed a Sprint-distance triathlon, consisting of a 750-meter swim in the River Danube, a 20K bike along the banks of the River