Shea is the epitome of resilience and determination. His life has been marked by significant challenges. A2x All-American while competing at Oklahoma State University, he led his team to a runner-up finish at the NCAA Cross Country Championships. After a life-altering collision with an 18-wheeler left him in critical condition, doctors had to artifically fuse his spine back together. Despite being told he would never run again, Shea defied the odds and returned to being one of the best runners in the country. He is now training for the 2024 Paralympics where he is among the favorites to win a gold medal this summer.