Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2010 at Fraser Coast Swim Club in Pialba, QLD, Australia. She began competing in Para swimming in 2015. (listennotes.com, 09 Aug 2018; swimming.org.au, 01 Jan 2019)
Reason: Her parents encouraged her to try the sport. "I just got thrown into it that way [with lessons] and then I really enjoyed it. Then I started competing and it was definitely something I wanted to keep doing." (keirastephens.com, 07 May 2021)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games. (lskd.co, 04 May 2023)
Sporting Relatives: Her younger sister Kaia has competed in swimming at junior state level in Australia. (frasercoastchronicle.com.au, 04 Mar 2016)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMarch 17, 2003
Place of ResidenceGOLD COAST, QLD
OccupationAthlete
EducationSocial Work Studies - University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachSean Eels [club]; Kate Sparkes [national]; Harley Connolly [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 1:17.59 |
| 3 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:55.70 |
| 8 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:37.76 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 29.08 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:29.86 |
| 2 | 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:17.77 |
| 3 | 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:16.73 |
| 4 | 100m Breaststroke - SB9 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:21.72 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:37.69 |
| 5 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 5:05.21 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:39.05 |
| 7 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 2:36.41 |
| 8 | 50m Freestyle - S10 | 2019 | London, GBR | 29.39 |
| 10 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:05.08 |
| 10 | 4x50m Freestyle Relay - 20 Points | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:58.54 |
| 14 | 100m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:04.21 |
| Commonwealth Games | ||||
| 3 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2022 | Birmingham, GBR | 2:36.68 |
