David and
Jerome
Sharing the Journey
Explore David and Jerome’s story below.
Sport
Para Track & Field
Born
April 24, 1989
Hometown
Kansas City, MO
Paralympic Games
2012, 2016, 2020
Vehicle
GR Supra
Their Paralympic Journey
When David Brown was 15 months old, he was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, which ultimately led to him losing his ability to see at the age of 13. After moving to St. Louis from Kansas City to attend the Missouri School for the Blind, Brown took up wrestling and goalball before focusing on track. He first realized his dream of being a Paralympian after winning an essay contest to attend the Paralympic Games Beijing 2008 in China.
There are no limitations to what you can do.
Road to Tokyo
Since earning a spot on the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team, Brown has become the fastest totally visually impaired athlete in the world alongside his sighted guide Jerome Avery. Training together in California, David and Jerome push each other to be the best they can be. As a team, they know having a clear goal is the best way to achieve what they want. After back-to-back successes in the last Paralympic Games, David and Jerome are focused on staying positive and keeping their underdog mindset.
JEROME’S GR SUPRA
Built for drivers.
"The style fits my personality perfectly. I like the muscle car body style, I like the sporty look of it." —Jerome
Vehicle loaned to athlete
Freedom to move.
"Toyota is an ideal partner for me because we share common goals and we are both racing towards the future." —David
Vehicle loaned to athlete
GR Supra Stats
HORSEPOWER
382
SECONDS 0-60 MPH
3.9
TRACK SPEED MPH
155
With a heritage that goes back over 40 years, GR Supra has redefined the sports car time and time again. Its mission: to allow driver, car and road to become one for pure driving pleasure. The new era of performance is here. Strap in.
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