Biography
Started: She began playing wheelchair basketball in 2013 at age 14 at the Antrim Forum Leisure Centre in Northern Ireland. (Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Reason: She originally trained in swimming before switching to wheelchair basketball. "When I was diagnosed, I was a swimmer and it was recently after that I chose basketball as I loved the physicality and the team effort of the team." (irishnews.com, 10 Jul 2024; Athlete, 20 Jul 2016)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 11 Jul 2024)
Awards: She was named in the All-Star Team at the 2023 U25 World Championships in Bangkok, Thailand. (Instagram profile, 09 Oct 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateSeptember 20, 1999
Place of ResidenceBALLYCLARE
OccupationAthlete
EducationForensics - University of Chester, England
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachMiguel Vaquero Maestre [national], ESP
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4 | Women | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
