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Paralympics champion Brianna Clark uses her platform to educate about autism

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October 16, 2025

As the saying goes, "not all heroes wear capes," and Brianna Clark's speed wasn't just meant to win races. It was meant to lift her community while breaking through barriers.

- By TYRESE ALLEYNE-DAVIS Special to the AmNews

Paralympics champion Brianna Clark uses her platform to educate about autism

Track athlete Brianna Clark has been advocate for autism awareness as a Paralympics champion. (Brianna Clark photo)

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif., Clark has spent her life proving that a diagnosis does not define destiny. Diagnosed with autism at four years old, she often found herself navigating a world that did not always understand her. For Clark, the track became a language of its own — a place where movement spoke louder than words and she could channel her energy into something powerful and purposeful.

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