Mikey Brannigan: First Autistic American Runner to Win Paralympic 1500 Meter Gold | NBC Nightly News

[@delilahtriana3486]

I live in the same town as him! Just saw him at the library yesterday and got a picture with him! I'm so proud of him for this and I congratulated him on the golden metal😄💗

[@elleryrajagopal1734]

Living legend, he inspires me every day.

[@justinsimon154]

We went to the same highschool, I'm so proud of him

[@jamesmcnaughton9939]

Justin Simon same. What a legend

[@stevenjm12]

Incredible. Centro ran a 3:50:00 to with the olympics 1500m. Mikey ran a 3:51:73

[@samuelCWM]

time didn't matter as much as strategy in that race but yes it is impressive

[@_officiallyerica4420]

This made me cry 😍😍😍😢😢😢😢👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@seanfrey4749]

He lives in my town GO MIKEY

[@Rose-cp7wv]

What an inspiration!

[@nahdawgyourbad]

i watched this live with my teacher whos also his aunt

[@karamaher8249]

He’s my cousin!!

[@williamrobinson6457]

My son still doesn't speaak at 16yr

[@yannickm1396]

Connecting with people through common interests is often easier for people with autism.

[@seanfrey4749]

I know him I'm his neighbor