Biography
Started: She began running competitively at age 16 in 2016, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Athlete, 11 Nov 2019; stuff.co.nz, 30 Nov 2017 )
Reason: "Running is freedom, it feels like flying. My dream is to represent New Zealand at the Paralympics and to break world records, but I'm taking it step by step. I saw an opportunity to become a national-level athlete where I could push my limits. I also saw it as an opportunity where I could inspire others living with disability to get involved in sport." (Athlete, 11 Nov 2019; stuff.co.nz, 30 Nov 2017 )
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (athletics.org.nz, 26 Jul 2024; paralympics.org.nz, 26 Jul 2024)
Awards: She won the 2020 Blues Awards in Sports from the University of Auckland in New Zealand. (auckland.ac.nz, 30 Sep 2020)
In 2018 she was named Para Athlete of the Year by the North Harbour Bays Athletics club in Auckland, New Zealand. (baysathletics.co.nz, 01 May 2018)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateAugust 31, 2000
Place of ResidenceAUCKLAND
OccupationAthlete
EducationBiomedical Science - University of Auckland, New Zealand
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachTony Catchpole
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 8 | 200m - T64 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 28.88 |
| DSQ | 100m - T64 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 7 | 200m - T64 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 30.33 |
| 14 | 100m - T64 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 14.51 |
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