Mallory Weggemann

Mallory is a 4-time Paralympian for Team USA preparing for the upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. A multi-time American and World record holder, ESPN ESPY Award recipient and a 5-time Paralympic medalist, Mallory has utilized the platform of her professional swimmer career to be a fierce advocate for the disability community. In addition to her athletic career, Mallory has worked for NBC Sports at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympic Games as a reporter and in-studio correspondent and this summer, she will be making her hosting debut for NBC for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games on CNBC and E! before competing in the Paralympic Games in late August. In addition, Mallory and her husband, Jay Snyder also Co-Directed and released, WATERSHED on Peacock this summer, a deeply personal film, which shares their journey leading up to the postponed Tokyo Paralympics, while revealing their struggles with infertility and the importance of IVF in their quest to start a family.
In 2021 Mallory released her memoir, LIMITLESS, where she shared her journey of hope and resilience to overcome adversity, empowering readers to honor their journey and lean into their still unwritten futures. The co-CEO and co-founder of TFA Group, a social impact agency and production studio where she has served as an executive producer, writer and director on projects ranging from branded content to documentaries. Following her paralysis at the age of 18, Mallory has found not only her passion, but purpose in the power that storytelling and sport hold to transcend and serve as a catalyst for change in our society. Her passion is rooted in utilizing those platforms to work with her clients across all sectors and serve as advocate for authentic representation for the disability community from the workforce, to media and entertainment and in sport.
As a highly sought-after motivational speaker, Mallory shares her personal journey, emphasizing themes of resilience, the power of a positive mindset, and the importance of embracing one’s uniqueness. Her compelling talks encourage individuals to overcome obstacles, redefine limitations, and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. Mallory Weggemann’s impact extends beyond the pool, as she continues to be a beacon of inspiration for people facing challenges. Her story serves as a reminder that strength, courage, and triumph can emerge even in the face of life-altering circumstances.