“Limping for Gold” is a podcast that follows Hammad Zaidi, a 58-year-old man with a moderate disability, as he prepares to compete in the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles at age 60. Hammad is joined by his trainer, Lori Van Vliet, and several athletes, who provide the advice and insight he needs to reach his goal. Hammad is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Ryz Sports Network, America’s fastest-growing sports network.
Below are a few nuggets from Hammad’s past athletic endeavors.
In 1980-1981, Hammad scored 0.0 points for his seventh-grade basketball team.
In 2012, Hammad played former NBA Lakers standout Kareem Rush in a game of one-on-one, attempting to score against NBA talent…
In 2021, Hammad ran the 40-yard dash at the Super Bowl NFL Experience in Tampa Bay.
In 2028, Hammad will attempt to make the USA Paralympic Team. “Limping for Gold” will stream on the Ryz Sports Network in 2026.