One day when Scott Rigsby was eighteen years old, he was riding in the back of a pickup truck that was towing a three-ton trailer. When the trailer was clipped from behind by an eighteen-wheeler, Scott was thrown over the side and dragged 324 feet before being pinned under the trailer. Later, at the hospital, his right leg was amputated—the first of twenty-six surgeries he would endure over the next ten years, including the loss of his other leg. Doctors said it would be more than a year before he could expect to walk again—let alone run.
Eleven years later, Scott did the unthinkable . . .
On October 13, 2007, after grueling months of training Scott Rigsby became the first double-leg amputee using prosthetics to ever to cross the finish line in the world’s most prestigious and toughest event, the Ironman World Championship triathlon in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
9 seconds.
That’s how long it took for Scott Rigsby’s life to come crashing down around him.
16 hours, 42 minutes, 46 seconds.
That’s how long it took for Scott Rigsby to make history.
UnThinkable documents Scott’s remarkable journey from the devastating crash that claimed both of his legs, and from his subsequent battle with depression and alcohol, to the dawning realization that God had a greater plan for his life. The unthinkable courage, determination, and faith Scott demonstrated in training for and competing in the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon will inspire and amaze you.
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"For many years, Scott was lost and depressed, and couldn't figure out a purpose for his life. Then, while browsing at a bookstore, he saw two physically challenged athletes on the covers of magazines. Inspiration took hold, and in 2007, Scott became the first-ever double-amputee to complete the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon... yes, the one that's televised every year on NBC. It's a crazy physical challenge that even most able-bodied athletes can't complete. But Scott felt something telling him that God wanted him to do this. He made history, and broke down barriers for other physically challenged people, showing them that sometimes the "impossible" is possible.
This book has a lot of heart, and I think it's of interest whether you're into triathlons or not. At its core, it's a story about faith and overcoming the odds. I sure hope you'll read it and let us know what you think." - Jenna Glatzer
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About Scott Rigsby
Scott is a double–leg amputee, an athlete, and a professional speaker whose message is "Do the unthinkable." His mission is to encourage people to do more than they thought possible in pursuit of big goals. He has completed more than 20 triathlons, and in 2007, he became the world's first double–amputee to complete the Ford World Championship Ironman competition in Kona–Kailua, Hawaii. Scott grew up in Georgia, where he still makes his home today. He is the founder of The Scott Rigsby Foundation, a Georgia–based nonprofit organization that exists to inspire and support challenged athletes. Scott has delivered keynote speeches for civic organizations, Fortune 1000 companies and schools across the country, and in 2008 was named World Vision's Advocate for Children with Disabilities. His story has been chronicled in Runner's World, Sports Illustrated, and on FOX, CNN and NBC news.
About the Scott Rigsby Foundation
To expand his mission worldwide, Rigsby has formed the Scott Rigsby Foundation (501C) designed to inspire, educate, and enable other amputees and all challenged athletes. Through his efforts, Rigsby remains true to his simple prayer, “Maybe they all can look at me and say, you know what? Life is tough, but if this guy can make it, then I can make it.” Learn more about Scott and the Scott Rigsby Foundation at www.scottrigsby.com.
