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From dare to Team USA in weeks: The lightning journey of Oregon’s ‘sightless surfer’
From dare to Team USA in weeks: The lightning journey of Oregon’s ‘sightless surfer’
From dare to Team USA in weeks: The lightning journey of Oregon’s ‘sightless surfer’

Published on: 11/29/2025

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When Emily Purry casually asked her surf guide how far off she might be from competing, she never expected his answer would catapult her onto Team USA within weeks. On a recent episode of the Peak Northwest podcast, Purry shared the whirlwind journey that transformed her from a beginner blind adaptive surfer to an international competitor representing Oregon on the world stage.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/podcasts/2025/11/from-dare-to-team-usa-in-weeks-the-lightning-journey-of-oregons-sightless-surfer.html

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