Ezra Frech Opens Up About Painful Teenage Moment That Changed How He Saw Himself

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Ezra Frech Opens Up About Painful Teenage Moment That Changed How He Saw Himself

2026/10/22 Report

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Ezra Frech, the 21-year-old two-time Paralympic gold medalist and track-and-field athlete, opened up about a deeply personal memory during his appearance on *On Purpose With Jay Shetty* on Monday, October 19. Speaking with Jay Shetty, Frech recalled a moment from middle school when he put his arm around a girl he liked.

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Instead of responding kindly, she told others, “Ezra put his creepy hand around me.” Frech admitted that small moments like that can quietly reshape how a young person sees themselves, especially during years already filled with insecurity.

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