May 11, 2022
Who is James Owen Roberts? He is an Amputee Empowerment Coach,
host of The Mindset Athlete Podcast, TEDx speaker, and author with
over 15 years of experience in exercise, diet, and mindset as a
coach, 2x Paralympic athlete, and alum of both Swansea University
and the University of Chester.
He was born without a femur – a femur is a thighbone, the longest
and strongest bone in your body that allows you to walk. His mom
was told he would never be able to walk. He has defied the odds and
learned how to swim butterfly strokes at a young age to build his
upper body strength.
James had academic and socialization issues during primary and
secondary school, but came into his own in high school.
Because he was told he wouldn’t amount to anything, he was afraid
to apply for college. More self-doubt crept in when the British
swimming team dropped him.
Now, look at James. Retired from sports at 26, his purpose
is to motivate others and he’s made it his mission to help fellow
amputees to get and maintain fitness.