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We partnered with Align Rehabilitation to set up a Levitate test run in Baltimore in record time. Here's how it went down.

Our UPS driver, Tony, is more than "just" a delivery man. He goes above and beyond to let our customers know when they can receive their running blade.

We're stoked to accept the FIT Sport Design Award in two major categories.

We’ve been selected by Creative Denmark as an example of Denmark's leading creative and innovation culture. Read the whole case.

We went to Dallas, Texas, to host our first test run of 2023. Here's how it went down.

Ever wanted to try a running blade? Now's your chance. Join our Levitate Freedom Tour.

CBS Colorado stopped by our test run in Denver. Here's how it went down.

Meet Sebastian, the latest addition to the Levitate team.

Ever wanted to try a recreational prosthetic? Now is your chance! Register for our test run in Denver.

Want to run the Boston Marathon for a good cause? Now is your chance.

How does spending hours crawling up UK's tallest mountains sound? Not that appealing? Well, that's exactly what Paul Ellis is doing. And he does it all for a good cause.

Are you in the UK and dreaming of getting your hands on a running blade? Chances are Sian Green-Lord from Leicester is just the person to get in touch with.

After losing her leg in the Boston Marathon bombing, Heather Abbott decided to go beyond helping herself. She now helps other amputees to find a way back to a normal life.

When high school teacher Nick Nolander (37) from Colorado lost his feet hiking a 14,000 ft mountain, he never lost his love for the outdoors. Now, with his two new running blades in the bag, he has the tools to carve a new path on his way up the Rockies.

Our CEO and founder, Lasse Madsen, was interviewed by Amplitude Media about our mission, our running blade, and why we've chosen to revolutionize the industry with direct-to-consumer sports gear for people with disabilities.

There's a new sole in town - and this time with a little more grip. Go beyond your own limits with the new Levitate Gravel sole.

Are sports prosthetics just nice-to-haves or do they actually make a life-altering impact in people's lives?

Following a skydiving accident nearly 27 years ago, Neil Williams has had a long, involuntary break from running. Now, after getting his hands on a running blade, Neil is looking forward to go on park runs with his wonderful family.

33 year old Marcelo has never been much of a sports enthusiast. Now, 6 years after the horrific motor vehicle accident that caused his amputation, just being active is no longer enough.

Why should you even bother returning to sports? We had a quick chat with Dr. Kelly Terry from BARWIS Physical Therapy about life as an amputee from an outsider's perspective, and the health benefits of being active.

If you've ever felt that running blades are not for you, chances are you're not alone. We sat down with Brett Rosen from Hanger Clinic to talk about his work, the future of sports prosthetics and how the O&P industry can be more inclusive.

This year, the Tour de France is coming to Denmark. We're celebrating the arrival of le Tour by highlighting the sport of cycling together with professional triathlete and sports therapist, Sebastian Engwald.

What happens when a bunch of everyday athletes get to try out a running blade at one of the finest sports venues Miami has to offer? The answer: pure magic.

We had a sit-down with Connie from New Jersey, a die hard soccer fan and recent amputee. Not long ago, Connie feared she was sentenced to a life on pain meds. Now, through sheer determination, she's looking forward to kick it like Beckham once again.

From helping children suffering from anxiety to forging her own path to self-confidence, Debbie's approach to an active life - and her disability - has made all the difference.

Without hardship, there would be no accomplishments. If there were nothing to battle for, there would be nothing to be won. Rustin Hughes is a VA and MMA fighter from Colorado that has fought and triumphed. Here’s his story.

On a damp summer day, Jonathan Richter, a former player for FC Nordsjælland, was struck by lightning during a match in Hvidovre Stadium. This is his story.

Last month we rented Boston University's Track and Field Center for a few hours. The mission: allowing local amputees try out a Levitate running blade - free of charge. Here is how it went down.

When Renato was in the hospital after a motorcycle accident and knew that there was no way of getting his left leg back, he thought he would never run again. Today, Renato not only runs, he backflips!

Breaking: We were chosen to pitch as the Nordic representative at Le Tremplin Finals during this year's Global Sports Week in Paris.

When your life is turned upside down, you find yourself at a crossroads: give up or fight on. American Alexandra Wolf is definitely a fighter - and an optimistic one at that.

Climbing mountain peaks, running 10Ks and biking for thousands of kilometers. Kamil Warchoł from Poland goes all in after rediscovering sports.

When Scottish single mom of twins, Kelly Paddon, lost her left leg to sarcoma at only 15 years old, she was instantly rendered incapable of living the active life she lived before. Her running blade has changed all that.

When triathlete Sebastian Engwald got amputated below the knee at only 11 years old, sports ended up playing a pivotal role in him finding a new purpose in life. This is his story.

The Active Amputee Podcast invited us over for a talk about Levitate and our mission.

Hannah Mack was one of the hundreds of people who shared her opinions in the 2022 Amputee Community Survey, which Amplitude sponsored in partnership with The Liner Wand. She was then randomly chosen as the winner of a brand new Levitate running blade. Amplite Media has written a piece about Hannah's journey.

Getting back on track can be double the challenge when you’re a recent double amputee. Just ask Juttima from Australia.

Dont just hear it from us. In this video, Allison Lang, a Canadian model and amputee, tells a bit about Levitate and shows you how she assembles her Levitate running blade within minutes.

Durable, flexible and effortless assembly. Our blades are built on these pillars. In this film we take a closer look at why we've chosen glassfiber, the concept behind our kit and how we make sure the blades can take a punch.

EU-Startups chose us as one out of 10 startups to keep an eye on in 2022. We appreciate the recognition!

Are you looking for an exotic fitness getaway for amputees? Then AmpCamp might be just the thing for you.

Bionic, fierce and breathtaking. Lexie Bader, doesn't go unnoticed when she strolls down the catwalk.

No sport should be off limits. Luckily the owner of a very special boxing gym in Kingsbury, Australia, agrees with us on that.

The Move For Jenn Foundation is an American nonprofit organization established by Jenn Andrews in Charlotte, North Carolina. Their mission? To help sarcoma survivors on a path back to an active life with grants in the form of sports prosthetics / running blades.

If you were living with an amputation, would you want to be viewed as capable or incapable of handling your own prosthetics? Would you like to feel independent or dependent despite your physical disability?

We're stoked to announce that we've been nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2021 in the category Social Entrepreneurship - Future Impact.

Levitate is an innovative sports brand making running blades for amputees. By offering affordable customized running blades to amputees worldwide, they are opening up the world of sports and making running available to everyone!

A new prosthetic leg built for exercise mean an improved lifestyle for active amputees. Now, you don't have to be in the Olympics to have one.

Start-up develops new ‘plug-and-play’ prosthesis for exercisers in close collaboration with engineers and business developers at DTU.