Santa Clarita man is first athlete with cerebral palsy to sign deal with Nike

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- A man from Santa Clarita is breaking barriers. The Hart High School grad, who has cerebral palsy, signed a pro-contract with Nike.

Justin Gallegos now goes to the University of Oregon and is in the school's running club.
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He's making history as the first athlete with cerebral palsy to seal a deal with Nike.

Gallegos got the news about the 3-year contract after a recent race. The emotional moment was caught on camera.
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Gallegos, who once wore leg braces, called the contract proof that there's no such thing as a disability.