“I want to not only normalize disability but show what is possible with disabilities. I want them all to know that sport is possible for them.” Words like these can change the world, and they sure earned Ezra Frech some major praise from the star-studded cast of The Avengers. At just 19, Frech has snagged two Olympic golds at the Paris Paralympics—one of them with a record to boot! And after his jaw-dropping wins, Frech dropped that line, cementing his status as a true icon for para-athletes who’ve felt hesitant about stepping onto the track. It’s a struggle he knows all too well.

But through it all, Ezra Frech has had his parents cheering him on every step of the way—especially his mom, Bahar Soomekh. Talk about a powerhouse! She’s practically written the playbook on nurturing talent from a young age. As a proud Persian-Jewish mother, she founded Angel City Sports to support athletes with disabilities, proving that you can create opportunities out of thin air. And if there’s one thing she made sure her son knew, it was this golden mantra: “Walk into any room with your chin up.” That line wasn’t just advice; it’s become Ezra’s trademark, something even the stars of The Avengers noticed!

During an NBC Sports congratulatory show, Mark Ruffalo (Hulk), Scarlett Johansson (Black Widow), and Chris Evans (Captain America) came together to celebrate Ezra’s Paris Paralympics triumphs. And boy, did ScarJo nail it when she said, “You’re the true superhero.” His smile lit up the room as he grinned, saying, “I can’t believe they even know who I am.” Meanwhile, Hulk and Captain America weren’t about to let the moment pass without giving this real-life hero ovation! While a simple ‘hello’ from Mark Ruffalo left Frech speechless, it was Chris Evans’ tone that sealed the deal.

Captain America himself had the Paralympian reliving his Paris glory. “I hear you walking out with some hardware,” Evans quipped, a cheeky smile playing on his lips. Not to be left out, Johansson jumped in, adding, “Which is incredibly awesome.” It was a full-circle moment for an athlete born with congenital limb differences, now standing tall in the spotlight. It wasn’t just luck; it was sheer determination that convinced Ezra he could reach this level.

So, when Ezra said, “I’ve grown a lot,” you know he meant business. Before stepping onto the track in Paris, he already had a jaw-dropping resume, including a world record set at the U.S. Paralympic trials in July. But let’s not forget—Ezra Frech also had a stinging defeat at the Tokyo Games. His parents, though, were his rock, urging him to start fresh. And his dad? He had some golden words ready for his son!

The jewel from the Paralympics, Ezra Frech, finds a glow in his parents’ presence 

Whenever Ezra Frech basks in the glory of his achievements, he never forgets the crucial role his parents played. While his mom was the constant source of inspiration, his dad knew how to channel that energy in just the right way. This was especially clear after the Tokyo Paralympics, where Ezra finished fifth in the high jump and eighth in the long jump. Disappointed, he wanted to push himself even harder, aiming for a perfect comeback. But his father, Clayton Frech, knew exactly how to ease his pain and keep him grounded.

“People often think I’m putting too much pressure on Ezra. But the truth is, I’m the one trying to throttle him back. He’s incredibly ambitious, and it’s not about me setting goals for him. He sets his own goals, and they’re big. But that’s who he is driven, focused and determined to make a difference,” Clayton Frech shared with USA Today.

Now, Ezra Frech stands tall on the podium with two Olympic golds hanging proudly around his neck, using his platform to champion para-athletes everywhere. It’s exactly what the sport has needed, right? And let’s be real—the fact that The Avengers have already assembled behind him says it all!