Biography
Started: She began swimming at age five in Piestany, Slovakia. (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2018)
Reason: She was encouraged to try the sport by her parents. She also found swimming benefited her health. "This is one of the few sports I can do fully with my impairment. I think it is the best sport ever." (Athlete, 28 Aug 2024, 15 Aug 2018, 01 Dec 2017, 04 Sep 2016)
Milestones: She was the youngest athlete to represent Slovakia in any sport at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. She competed in the women's SB12 100m breaststroke at age 14 years and 361 days. (SportsDeskOnline, 17 May 2022)
Awards: She was named among the 2014 Best Athletes of the Year in Piestany, Slovakia. (ppk-plavanie.sk, 28 Mar 2015)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateSeptember 22, 1993
Place of ResidenceBRATISLAVA
OccupationAthlete, Massage Therapist
Languages SpokenEnglish, Slovak
CoachHenrich Krc [national], SVK
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:14.61 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:20.48 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2008 | Beijing, CHN | 1:35.25 |
| 12 | Women's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 3:02.83 |
| 13 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:39.44 |
| 13 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:11.81 |
| 15 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:47.24 |
| 15 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2012 | London, GBR | 33.53 |
| 16 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 29.92 |
| 17 | Women's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:06.18 |
| 18 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:20.83 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Women's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 2:50.19 |
| 3 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:14.38 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:15.18 |
| 4 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:17.06 |
| 5 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:20.67 |
| 6 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 30.16 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:18.47 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 5:39.08 |
| 7 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.09 |
| 7 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 30.85 |
| 7 | Women's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2017 | Mexico City, MEX | 1:10.85 |
| 7 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:24.40 |
| 8 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:07.28 |
| 8 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:16.33 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:25.23 |
| 8 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 31.55 |
| 8 | Women's 200m Individual Medley SM12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 2:56.75 |
| 8 | Women's 50m Freestyle S12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 31.79 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:08.66 |
| 9 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:38.04 |
| 9 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2010 | Eindhoven, NED | 1:14.60 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 1:25.52 |
| 10 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2013 | Montreal, QC, CAN | 1:37.16 |
| 11 | 100m Butterfly - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:17.38 |
| 11 | 50m Freestyle - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 30.18 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 3:13.90 |
| 11 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2006 | Durban, RSA | 6:10.90 |
| 13 | 100m Breaststroke - SB13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:31.76 |
| 13 | Women's 100m Freestyle S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 1:07.24 |
| 13 | 200m Individual Medley - SM13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 2:48.60 |
| 14 | 400m Freestyle - S13 | 2015 | Glasgow, GBR | 5:22.16 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:33.84 |
| 6 | 100m Freestyle - S12 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:06.98 |
