Biography
Started: She first tried Para athletics in 2010 at a county athlete assessment day. "It was a multisports day for people with disabilities - I first tried discus and then transitioned to shot put when I was classified as this was the only field event in the Paralympic pathway for me." (sportsaid.org.uk, 05 Aug 2015; ncl.ac.uk, 24 Jun 2015; Athlete, 06 Sep 2024)
Reason: "I love training and competing as you get a thrill every time you beat a personal best or have a really good session, and it's a great way to meet new friends with a common interest and drive." (sportsaid.org.uk, 05 Aug 2015)
Ambition: To win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 16 Jul 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
She works as an engineer for an automobile manufacturer in Great Britain. (Facebook profile, 21 Apr 2024; LinkedIn profile, 01 Jun 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateApril 13, 1995
Place of ResidenceCHESTER-LE-STREET
OccupationAthlete, Engineer
EducationChemical Engineering - Newcastle University, England
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachRichard Kaufman [personal], from 2016
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 6 | Shot Put - F35 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 8.03 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Shot Put - F35 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 8.67 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F35 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 8.47 |
