Biography
Started: She began swimming at around age six. (stuff.co.nz, 27 Sep 2017)
Reason: "I've always loved swimming. My arms are what push me and that's why I swim because even though I've got my disability, I can still do it." (stuff.co.nz, 27 Sep 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (swimmingnz.org, 11 Apr 2024; parafedcanterbury.co.nz, 15 Apr 2024)
Awards: In 2022 she received the New Zealand Swimming Alumni Para Emerging Swimmer of the Year award. (Villa Maria College Sports Facebook page, 10 Apr 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateMay 28, 2005
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachMatt Houston; Simon Mayne [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:06.62 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:16.21 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:12.40 |
| 10 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:44.07 |
| 10 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 5:17.59 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM10 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 2:55.57 |
| 14 | 400m Freestyle - S10 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 5:19.61 |
