Sun Devil Sit Down: Taylor Allex

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ASU junior gymnast Taylor Allex was diagnosed with a condition known as Erb’s Palsy when she was born after doctors delivered her by pulling her left arm, causing damage to her tendons and nerves.  Allex was told she would never be able to participate in sports.  After years of never giving up, Allex is one of the top gymnasts at Arizona State University, just a year after transferring from a national gymnastics powerhouse at Utah.  Here is her story:

 

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Tyler Paley

Born and bred in New Jersey. Adamant First Amendment enthusiast. Lover of breakfast burritos and college sports.

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