Biography
Started: In 2019 she broke her back in an acrobatic training accident at home, and began Para canoe as part of her rehabilitation. (canoeicf.com, 24 May 2022; Instagram profile, 09 Sep 2021)
Reason: "I like sports, I like moving, so as part of my rehabilitation I wanted to find a sport where I didn't need to be in a wheelchair. I want to be out of it as much as possible, so I said any kind of sport that will take me out of a wheelchair, I am willing to try." Prior to her accident she had ambitions to be an acrobatic performer in the circus. (canoeicf.com, 24 May 2022; Instagram profile, 09 Sep 2021)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
She also has a bachelor's degree in pharmaceutical science from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel that she obtained in 2008. (Facebook profile, 30 Jul 2024; LinkedIn profile, 09 Aug 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 29, 1983
OccupationAthlete, Doctor
EducationMedicine - Tel Aviv University, Israel
Languages SpokenEnglish, Hebrew
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICF Paracanoe World Championships | ||||
| 9 | Va'a Single 200m - VL2 | 2022 | Halifax, NS, CAN | 1:23.41 |
| 11 | Va'a Single 200m - VL2 | 2023 | Duisburg, GER | 1:13.459 |
| 12 | Va'a Single 200m - VL2 | 2024 | Szeged, HUN | 1:11.48 |
| European Championships | ||||
| 4 | Va'a Single 200m - VL2 | 2022 | Oberschleissheim, GER | 1:20.885 |
