Motocrossing against all odds: Ashley Fiolek at TEDxAthens 2012

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About Ashley Fiolek:
I am a professional motocross racer and I started racing when I was 7 years old. I entered into the professional ranks when I was only 17. I won my first professional motocross title in my rookie year when I was 18 years old. I have won 4 women's motocross titles in 5 years and I won 2 gold medals at ESPN's x games racing super cross. I was born profoundly deaf but I have never let that slow me down. I've toured the US giving inspirational speech to young deaf students to try and motivate them and to show them that they can do anything. I contribute my time to the women's sports foundation to help young women's advance in sports. I have appeared in commercials and documentaries and also on the Conan O'Brien show. I also had a part in ABC families 'Switched at Birth.'
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[@tudormiller8898]

I love her she's such a role model for our deaf and hard of hearing community. 👂💗

[@shadowkick2852]

Yes she is. Awesome.

[@RockNRollDad88]

She is SO tough, i just love that she does speeches like this!!!

[@kczmonkey03]

Wow! What a great video! :) Thank you for posting this deaf-related video with ASL interpreting and captioning. Ashley Fiolek is very inspirational and I'm happy to see her sharing her advice and experiences on this platform-- she deserves it! Yay!

[@Kstilloed]

God bless you, Ashley! You are trully an inspiration.

[@shadowkick2852]

She sure is.

[@marklowe7431]

I have two daughters and I love moto. My daughters say uh I don't think I can do that but I wish I could it looks fun. Here watch world champ Ashley ride. Whoa dad I want a bike. Ashley has done really great things for inspiring women into a great sport. It's also obvious how good her parents are.

[@skorchedearth1]

She's ALWAYS smiling, Think she knows something most don't.

[@Enderborg]

Well, she dont need to listen to all the bullshit in the world.

[@GaryBrennan269]

Very inspiring story Ashley, YOU inspire me and many others. Thank you :)

[@robertbutcher222]

I heard of this amazing woman on a movie, No Ordinary Hero, a fiction movie which she had a part in as herself. I was curious if she was real or just a character, sure enough, she was real. I was very impressed by what she accomplished! Later my dad read me what the wiki said on her. I was impressed by her perseverance, even after so many falls! Thus woman is amazing and very talented!

[@MrTimbo318]

Great speech and a amazing achievement.

[@eltoncela1960]

Ci sono i sottotitoli in greco in russo e pure in ebraico ma non in italiano...perchè??

[@akgreengirl9876]

Why is the camera showing the interpreter? No. Nope. The camera should never show the interpreter. The person speaking is Ashley, the interpreter is only telling us what she is saying. Plus when the camera pans on the interpreter, I can't see Ashley's hands. Big big no no. Her hands are how she communicates with people who know ASL. Not showing her hands is like talking over the speaker so you can't hear what is being said. This makes me sad. Maybe next time do better TED and have a better understanding of what to do in these circumstances.

[@leonelon9364]

AKgreengirl cause it's her mom?😂

[@tudormiller8898]

Same here. 👂👍

[@mvt_pictures]

Ashlei Wow sorda

[@CraigCross-kc6ud]

They are still part of it always have been. It's called Respect everybody.

[@HolaSoyMoonwalker]

My Idol !

[@ThePrudence23]

Way to go Ashley such an inspiration

[@shakajee1541]

God bless you

[@czarekp3552]

Fiolek, i'm pretty sure is a Polish surname meaning Violet (fiołek, the flower)

[@RetiredTony]

LOVE YOU ASHLEY :D

[@jenniferramos1322]

I'm trying to fulfill my dreams I'm in college my major is criminal justice, but my stepdad stresses me too much he thinks that I'm not doing enough or doing the right paths with my major and all that negativity causes me to grow smaller

[@CSalvai]

You go Girl! you want that, don't stop until you make it Happen!! the fact that you are trying, already make you Successful!!👊🏻

[@SarahJOHChannel]

Anyone know the country song that was used in Ashley's video?

[@deafbakilmoawadah8493]

Ok good morning

[@SurjitSingh-xl2jh]

I salute her Parents

[@kevincasey781]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@deafbakilmoawadah8493]

Good morning

[@DC-oj6xg]

Inside

[@ashleyrenz5609]

you are grate thanks for be u

[@grimmriffer]

03:54 someone obviously doesn't like moto.... 🤨

[@PetitTabarnak]

She's a cutie

[@wyevegracemalbas7573]

idooollll :)

[@yimihilariopinzonortega6070]

Me gustaría conocerte

[@yimihilariopinzonortega6070]

Sorri

[@giuliogjoni4189]

Viva pizza italiana

[@shakajee1541]

Hello

[@DC-oj6xg]

I wanna

[@DC-oj6xg]

In the words of afro man

[@CraigCross-kc6ud]

It oh

[@CraigCross-kc6ud]

So did I. And I failed

[@DC-oj6xg]

Bust

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You

[@aaronbaker796]

How Much Did your boss have too Pay You To Give Up On Your Dreams