"What does blind look like?" ft. Blind para-swimmer Anastasia Pagonis 🇺🇸

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  • Опубликовано: 16 ноя 2024

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  • @serebbi
    @serebbi 3 года назад +916

    And she did a world record today. Respect.

  • @dixitkumar9050
    @dixitkumar9050 3 года назад +407

    How positive and strong and dedicated she is! Inspiration for everyone.

  • @stylishsalim6849
    @stylishsalim6849 3 года назад +201

    Being vulnerable is OK..
    Asking for help is OK..
    True Inspiration !! ❣️❣️

  • @devindran2021
    @devindran2021 3 года назад +197

    Now that's a true champion. Mad respect.

  • @sergeantmasson3669
    @sergeantmasson3669 3 года назад +188

    Radar is more than just her "eyes" dog. He is her "rock" and he was a big factor in turning her life around. He gave her back her confidence and courage. They're very rarely ever apart from each other.

    • @KingoftheJuice18
      @KingoftheJuice18 3 года назад +3

      The power of the human-dog relationship.

    • @idek7438
      @idek7438 3 года назад +3

      Dogs are amazing. We don't deserve them

    • @1105pitbull
      @1105pitbull 2 месяца назад

      ​@idek7438 sure we do. Granted, there are a lot of sad people who don't appreciate or understand how lucky we are to have them but thankfully there are even more people who love them and treat them as family (as they should)

  • @kalindsingh2108
    @kalindsingh2108 3 года назад +94

    Huge respect for all the para olympic athletes.

  • @charliep123
    @charliep123 3 года назад +269

    I‘ve been following Tas since she was on George to the Rescue with Molly Burke, back when she was hoping to qualify for the Olympics. Glad to see she made it, best of luck out there!

    • @laurenragle5228
      @laurenragle5228 3 года назад +1

      Me too! I'm so proud of her!

    • @ankursinghrajput2843
      @ankursinghrajput2843 3 года назад +2

      Will u tell me her Insta ID ? Please

    • @marshmallow7640
      @marshmallow7640 3 года назад

      @@ankursinghrajput2843 she has a youtube page, she might have linked it there

  • @craigdavis3142
    @craigdavis3142 Год назад +3

    OMG... How proud her parents must be... Ana is so inspiring...she feels like the sun in the dead of winter.

  • @mikepriverguy
    @mikepriverguy 3 года назад +61

    This girl brought me to tears. But her greatness is therapeutic. 😻

  • @amolrajvitekar3799
    @amolrajvitekar3799 3 года назад +43

    She truly living her life .. While some with vision are visionless..Huge Respect ❣️

  • @vijayv8492
    @vijayv8492 3 года назад +60

    It always amazes me how people come out adversity with so much confidence and positive outlook - best of luck!! and hope you can inspire many more people

  • @flowerstar0196
    @flowerstar0196 3 года назад +21

    She’s so beautiful, inside and out. What a sweet human. Congrats on all the 🏅! ❤️

  • @courtneytaylor3502
    @courtneytaylor3502 3 года назад +13

    She’s truly an inspiration so positive and full of light congratulations on winning gold!!

  • @miukong8782
    @miukong8782 3 года назад +54

    She is so gorgeous and lovely, proud of her! Blessings!

  • @abenakwabuwaa
    @abenakwabuwaa 3 года назад +11

    Awww she’s is so beautiful. Bless her

  • @thekonnectionclub
    @thekonnectionclub 3 года назад +16

    What an amazing inspirational positive young woman. Best Wishes for the Paralympics. You go girl!

  • @poojanjain7503
    @poojanjain7503 3 года назад +49

    saw her smash the world record yesterday, she's so inspiring!!

  • @Andyyoureastar
    @Andyyoureastar 3 года назад +8

    I remember watching her video with Molly and when she also got a home renovation! So great to see how well she’s doing!

  • @Jgjules
    @Jgjules 3 года назад

    Her dog seems like the most loyal soul in the world. This young lady is beyond words inspiring. To lose your vision at such a vulnerable time of development and to find the strength AND JOY in life again. Thank you for inspiring us with your incredible story. You’re absolutely beautiful inside and out!

  • @dynasty0019
    @dynasty0019 3 года назад +31

    She just won gold in world record time. Amazing!

  • @simaangelinsingha2785
    @simaangelinsingha2785 3 года назад +1

    No vision doesn't mean u are blind.
    Being ignorant to it is being blind
    A lot of respect ma'am!!!

  • @kehara.e
    @kehara.e 3 года назад +6

    she's gorgeous in everyway

  • @BlindBabeBeth
    @BlindBabeBeth 3 года назад +25

    This is such an important video for people who are blind and visually impaired and to smash those stereotypes!

  • @ralucadudescu
    @ralucadudescu 3 года назад +7

    She is such an inspiration for all!

  • @KediHazretleri
    @KediHazretleri 3 года назад +10

    I remember her and her dog from The Dodo!
    I’m so excited to see her again!

  • @sunyanapple
    @sunyanapple 3 года назад +6

    She is so beautiful and a positive girl .

  • @JaybayJay
    @JaybayJay 3 года назад +7

    That's really amazing you found something for you. My mom's ex boyfriend was blind and he was very bitter at times. I think people don't think you're blind because your eyes do look at what your focusing on. People that have been blind all their lives mostly, their eyes don't do that that I've seen. They're off to the side, not straight. I think that's why. You're a beautiful soul and definitely an inspiration. Stay you!

    • @PurplePinkRed
      @PurplePinkRed 3 года назад

      Most definitely! There are two types of people in the world: Those who allow tough situations to completely break them and those who don't let those situations bring them down. We all have obstacles to overcome. It's about perspective.

    • @roderickvaquilar4435
      @roderickvaquilar4435 Год назад

      An Angel living amongst us

  • @SrGemmaRose
    @SrGemmaRose 3 года назад

    Wow. What a hero. She already has a heart of gold. Medal or not she’s a winner.

  • @tiaussardar8192
    @tiaussardar8192 3 года назад +8

    I like her spirit. Wishing her all the very best ❤.

  • @robinbauer1975
    @robinbauer1975 3 года назад +5

    She is a true fighter.
    Love her dog btw so cute

  • @shahrezalmohammed9751
    @shahrezalmohammed9751 3 года назад +29

    Just saw her broke the world record in the Paralympic... Wow, she is so fast. Congratulations 👏.

    • @michaeldobson107
      @michaeldobson107 2 года назад

      Twice. lol. She broke her own WR on that day. She secured the WR time in the prelim, then smashed it during the finals.

  • @AwesomeAlexAdam
    @AwesomeAlexAdam 3 года назад +12

    Anastasia You are BEAUTIFUL inside and out What an Inspiration!

  • @ivmmmmmmm
    @ivmmmmmmm 3 года назад +8

    She is really really really.. Very cute.
    I can't describe her in words.. N her inner beauty ❤️.. I just luv her ❤️

    • @lostforever773
      @lostforever773 3 года назад +1

      Didn't have to be creepy and say that

  • @thegulag5170
    @thegulag5170 3 года назад

    What a charming personality... We need to learn from these people how to live happily and not complain

  • @ermionikiparissi8147
    @ermionikiparissi8147 3 года назад

    Your parents should be very proud of you, dear, I am for sure! Being a role model for so many people in need.

  • @saralbssaras5466
    @saralbssaras5466 3 года назад +13

    I love this she is very talented and beautiful. 👏👏Keep it up and keep smiling I love her spirit.

  • @danie_J3-16
    @danie_J3-16 3 года назад +3

    She is absolutely stunning!! Such an inspiration ❤️

  • @EJ-dp1kk
    @EJ-dp1kk 3 года назад

    Tough girl i like that. She is a role model in every fashion. People her age need to hear her story of climbing those mountains.

  • @vinayyadav1757
    @vinayyadav1757 3 года назад +8

    True legend.

  • @charliefoster3221
    @charliefoster3221 3 года назад +6

    The pooch is her biggest fan, I love the way he watches over her while she is in the pool.

  • @AbhishekKumar-hs3gp
    @AbhishekKumar-hs3gp 3 года назад +13

    Really..she is incredible..🏆🏆❤️

  • @annemacleod1421
    @annemacleod1421 3 года назад +3

    Sport can be so transformational.
    Anastasia is living her best life … snd I bet she’s putting in heaps but the rewards are great, inside and out. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑🤗🤗

  • @cosnyaxtros1821
    @cosnyaxtros1821 3 года назад +2

    gracias por tus sonrisas. Eres un ejemplo a seguir . Sigue así. Enhorabuena y te deseo lo mejor.

  • @aravindg2254
    @aravindg2254 3 года назад

    Goodluck Anastasia hope you have a bright olympic future ahead and be an inspiration to your friends .
    Respect and Love from India .

  • @awreckedislethisfunction8909
    @awreckedislethisfunction8909 3 года назад +23

    She is so pretty and talented

  • @Rebeccs777
    @Rebeccs777 3 года назад +5

    She's amazing! So inspiring!

  • @itslowbridge
    @itslowbridge 3 года назад +16

    She’s my tipe of girl. So beautiful, strong and positive

  • @ceeshanks8319
    @ceeshanks8319 3 года назад +2

    Wow, what a beautiful person.

  • @jerrysnider5888
    @jerrysnider5888 3 года назад +30

    Someone tell her she is beautiful and strong

  • @harshajitchoudhury2045
    @harshajitchoudhury2045 3 года назад +3

    All blessings to her. Stay strong 💪

  • @XxxX-wx3er
    @XxxX-wx3er 3 года назад

    Poor baby. I have two perfect nieces I pray they stay safe and healthy and happy!

  • @jyotiprakashpalei4266
    @jyotiprakashpalei4266 3 года назад +6

    Amazing positiveness . Keep it up success is yours ❤️. Best Wishes for your future .

  • @slavan5466
    @slavan5466 3 года назад +1

    Be happy and healthy, Anastasia 🙏❤️🥲

  • @queensade1325
    @queensade1325 3 года назад

    Such strength and true beauty inside and out!

  • @radnus.s9475
    @radnus.s9475 3 года назад

    நீங்க ஒரு முன் உதாரணம் you are the role model lot of peoples postive energy wow great super

  • @bharathikarkera5111
    @bharathikarkera5111 3 года назад

    Proud achievement from u dear...keep motivating all of us

  • @akanshasingh9674
    @akanshasingh9674 3 года назад +1

    She is real inspiration ❤️

  • @raytsai2990
    @raytsai2990 3 года назад +8

    You make my day! Thanks🙏

  • @sushilchhikara892
    @sushilchhikara892 3 года назад +10

    Amazing dear... We with vision can't exactly understand you

  • @hemmm936
    @hemmm936 3 года назад +2

    Wowww soo inspiring
    Happiness of his parents!!

  • @vinaysharma4102
    @vinaysharma4102 3 года назад +9

    Respect ❤️. Inspiration to the World 🙌

  • @coolyoutuber6237
    @coolyoutuber6237 3 года назад

    Wow . You made me cry girl. You are such a wonder.

  • @kingporter67
    @kingporter67 2 года назад

    She is a very special lady, this is a great video!

  • @SaikatTewari
    @SaikatTewari 3 года назад +1

    Respect from bottom of my heart. 🙏

  • @tomchen2599
    @tomchen2599 3 года назад +9

    Best wishes to such a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul

  • @loneraider88
    @loneraider88 3 года назад +14

    Amazing story!

  • @Raquel96
    @Raquel96 3 года назад +6

    I love this, brightened my day

  • @kamalnchoudhury2528
    @kamalnchoudhury2528 3 года назад +7

    They are true sportsperson

  • @legendwicked95
    @legendwicked95 3 года назад +5

    Mad respect!

  • @45641560456405640563
    @45641560456405640563 3 года назад +18

    These are some really inspiring people.

  • @karlauminga6404
    @karlauminga6404 3 года назад +34

    She and Radar (the dog who is a certified licker) is featured again. I'm looking forward to see them at the competition.

  • @akshaymeena8577
    @akshaymeena8577 3 года назад

    Respect For Paralympic Athletes.

  • @sandramorey2529
    @sandramorey2529 3 года назад

    She & her beautiful lab are poster kids for being successful, beautiful and real athletic. You go girl

  • @fonhollohan2908
    @fonhollohan2908 3 года назад

    wow. Your quite the girl. That any one can look up and be inspired to achieve their wildest dreams. Your mom and dad must be so proud. wow. I'm so happy you didn't give up! you have everything to live for and your strength is contagious. wow what a cool young lady. Not only that you are beautiful to say the least.

  • @tamzin00
    @tamzin00 3 года назад +2

    I love her so much! A great role model

  • @Hatfieldzeke83
    @Hatfieldzeke83 3 года назад +6

    Amazing and truly beautiful!!! Keep striving 🏊‍♀️💪❤

  • @DonLee1980
    @DonLee1980 3 года назад +5

    I've known many blind people in my life. The thing is, I've never seen any blind person able to give eye contact like as if they were totally not visually impaired. It's even harder for them to look at the camera for photos/videos, yet she has no problem doing that. I'm astonished

    • @TS-eo9uf
      @TS-eo9uf 3 года назад +3

      Check out Molly Burke on youtube. She is blind and also can do this. She has a video about it.

    • @YuanCrossXIII
      @YuanCrossXIII 3 года назад +5

      Blindness has a lot of level;
      Judging by how she wasn’t blind until 11, that is a major advantage, she probably have the basic idea on how things looked like and how to react to them.
      I have a friend that slowly losing her eyesight and she can “technically” still see things, but she can only see them in shadows and shapes, never a clear image. She can still “look at the direction of the camera”, but she can’t see the camera.
      It is VERY DIFFERENT from short sightedness (me), which can be fixed by wearing glasses/surgery, her sight problem relates more to her brain, which glasses and/or surgery can’t fix.

    • @SG31792
      @SG31792 3 года назад +1

      I worked one-on-one with a blind student for two years and she was able to often give me great eye contact, despite having no usable vision. As others have stated, it depends on many factors. In the case of the student I worked with, this athlete, and Molly Burke, all lost their vision as teens, so they had developed that skill previously. That’s how they know about eye contact, hair, clothes, makeup, etc. Also, there are many ways blind people modify their environment to be able to do things

    • @annfron
      @annfron 3 года назад +2

      As a blind person myself, it’s actually a very small percentage of the blind population that have zero vision, even though that is what most sighted people think of when they hear the word blind. It is actually much more common to be able to focus and give eye contact than not when blind. I’m happy she’s making this video so she can educate others on it and break stereotypes. Have a great day!

  • @maddiedotterer4813
    @maddiedotterer4813 3 года назад +1

    I have a friend who is visual impaired
    They can recognize voices a lot faster and you need to let them know how special they are

  • @franciscoromero6768
    @franciscoromero6768 3 года назад +1

    Qué hermosura de chica,y vaya espíritu de superación.

  • @truth2175
    @truth2175 3 года назад +3

    You're absolutely wonderful and amazing Tas!!

  • @chrisrdgymnastics
    @chrisrdgymnastics 3 года назад +1

    Very inspir 🙏ng story..i was moved and I was inspired ..i am motivated of her story

  • @HighDef69
    @HighDef69 3 года назад

    A true inspiration to others. A loyal TikTok follower here. Congratulations on your Gold Medal at the Paralympic.🔥👏🏾

  • @charliehockey78
    @charliehockey78 3 года назад

    her strength is incredible

  • @tetianan7919
    @tetianan7919 3 года назад +7

    She is so beautiful and fool of life 😍

  • @mksingh900
    @mksingh900 3 года назад

    Really inspirational..hats off

  • @Maranatha1968
    @Maranatha1968 3 года назад +16

    So beautiful and lovely!

  • @triedproven9908
    @triedproven9908 3 года назад +5

    Amazing woman.

  • @oprahphil576
    @oprahphil576 3 года назад

    People out here struggling with addiction and depression while this girl defeated being blind as a teenager....this world would be a merrier place if it had more people like her in it

  • @touka2549
    @touka2549 3 года назад

    Well done Anastasia all the best to you greetings from Melbourne australia

  • @dineshkumar-cx2uj
    @dineshkumar-cx2uj 3 года назад

    Huge respect , such an inspiration!!

  • @YesandiHaputhanthri
    @YesandiHaputhanthri 3 года назад +2

    She’s lovely 😊

  • @jellis1954
    @jellis1954 3 года назад

    What a beautiful young woman inside and out!

  • @mcfury6689
    @mcfury6689 3 года назад +5

    Today August 26 2021,
    She smashed the WORLD RECORD 💫

  • @lightdreamer_
    @lightdreamer_ 3 года назад +3

    Albino gal here. Super proud of you

  • @lukecalos4442
    @lukecalos4442 3 года назад +20

    Amazing... Nothing else to say

  • @raviranjan5599
    @raviranjan5599 3 года назад

    Huge respect ma'am ...love from india 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

  • @angelagheorghe8842
    @angelagheorghe8842 3 года назад

    Respect !
    Sunt persoane care luptă sa-si învingă handicapul.

  • @saisundarjaiswal8534
    @saisundarjaiswal8534 3 года назад

    She is beautiful

  • @shresthamanojkumar4913
    @shresthamanojkumar4913 3 года назад +3

    Mam, all I wish u is, let there be light ☀️☀️☀️ & see the world with love peace & happiness !!!

  • @ΜιχΛαζ
    @ΜιχΛαζ 3 года назад +1

    Bravo Anastasia!!!