[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E20-E21]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING TEXAS-24 HOMETOWN HERO KORBAN BEST

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                          HON. BETH VAN DUYNE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 13, 2025

  Ms. VAN DUYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor our Texas-24 Hometown 
Hero, Korban Best, a 21-year-old sprinter and Paralympic medalist from 
Southlake, Texas. While representing Team USA in the 2024 Paris 
Paralympic Games, Korban set a personal best time of 10.75 seconds in 
the men's 100-meter T47 event, earning him a silver medal--America's 
first medal in the event.
  Born with ulnar dysplasia in his right arm, Korban, who is known to 
family and friends as ``Cheetah Fast,'' developed a love for sports at 
a young age. While attending Southlake Carroll High School, he played 
football and excelled on the track team. It was clear Korban

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had a natural talent, but his dedication, positivity, and relentless 
work ethic set him apart. Although the 100-meter dash is an individual 
sport, Korban has always been a team player. Before competing, he can 
typically be seen dancing to R&B or Latin music to settle his nerves 
and lighten everyone's mood.
  Even after the incredible achievement of winning a silver medal in 
the 2024 Paralympic Games Korban has set his goals even higher, 
determined to bring home the gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympic 
Games. Korban has never forgotten his Texas roots--when qualifying for 
the Paralympic Games, he explained, ``you know how we do it here in 
Texas, we do it big.''
  I'd like to recognize Korban for inspiring our North Texas community 
as he excels on the track and beyond.

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