Top finishes:
- Winner, 2003 and 2004 New York City Marathon
- Winner, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2008 Los Angeles Marathon.
- Winner, 2004 and 2005 Boston Marathon
- Gold Medal, 2004 Athens Paralympic Games: 800 meters
- Bronze Medals, 2004 Athens Paralympic Games: 5000 meters and Marathon
- U.S. Paralympic Team member: Sydney, Athens, and Beijing Paralympic Games
Awards and Honors, on the Track:
- Nominee, 2004 and 2005 ESPY Award: Best Athlete with a Disability
- Nominee, 2004 Women's Sports Foundation: Sportswoman of the Year
- Nominee, 2005 Laureus World Sport Award: World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disaibility
Awards and Honors, off the Track:
- Ambassador, International Paralympic Commitee
- Winner, 2004 American Association of People with Disabilities Paul Hearne Leadership Award
- Winner, 2008 American Public Health Association Disability Section Student Leadership Award
- All time high score, Blauwet Family Iowa Farm Retreat Pie-baking Contest
