Team A Step Ahead Profiles

Tomasz Starnawski
Above Knee Amputee

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Date of Birth:  December 22, 1972 in Mielno, Poland

Current Residence:  Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Prior occupation:  Chef, roofer

On April 22, 2006 Tomek sustained a fractured left femur and knee disarticulation amputation after being struck by a driver as he stood outside of his vehicle. Tomek played soccer in Europe for ten years. He has been a runner for many years. Prior to his amputation, he completed 4 marathons and 3 half-marathons. Tomek's last marathon was the ING NYC marathon in 2003. Articles about Tomek have appeared in the Trenton Times newspaper, Bucks County Times newspaper, a Polish newspaper and he will soon be featured in the Advance for Physical Therapists. Tomek was also featured on Fox 29 news.

Awards: Tomek received a declaration from the New Jersey State legislature in August, 2007. His athletic goals include completing a marathon, competing in triathlons and completing an Ironman Triathlon

2008

Aspire 10K: 58:28
Philadelphia Race for the Cure 5K: 28 minutes
New York Half marathon: 2:55

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