Katy Sullivan

 I was born without legs and have worn prosthetic legs all of my life.  I was raised in Alabama and spent my early years trying to be just like my siblings, flipping around in gymnastics and practicing three times a week with the local swim team.  Sports became frustrating because it was hard for me to keep up with the other kids so I turned all of my energy into becoming an actor.  

My performing career has taken me all over the country. I have worked on stage in Chicago, in movies in New York, on different television series in Los Angeles, and even had the opportunity to sing at the 1996 Olympic opening ceremonies in Atlanta.

Moving to Los Angeles in 2004 brought me not only tremendous opportunity with acting but it also brought me the blessing of meeting Will Yule at Hanger Prosthetics.  I was gifted a pair of running legs from Hanger, and a new chapter in my life was created.

Through the generous support of Hanger Prosthetics and Ossur I received custom made running legs built especially for my body. In my new carbon fiber sprinting legs I began to compete at a higher level and started to excel in the competitive world of physically challenged track and field. 

Please check out the rest of my website for recent photos and short films.

 Photo Michael Helms

In the world of bilateral double amputee   runners I am the fastest person in the world today.  Not too shabby for a chick.