Biography
Started: She took up the sport at age nine. (US Association of Blind Athletes YouTube channel, 06 Oct 2022)
Reason: "My mother told me that I couldn't wrestle with the boys anymore. So I found a sport where I could be on the mat and wrestle. It was amazing to me. I think judo is one of the coolest sports on the planet." (US Association of Blind Athletes YouTube channel, 06 Oct 2022)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (US Association of Blind Athletes YouTube channel, 06 Oct 2022)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION AND BUSINESS
She is a certified massage therapist and works at a massage practice in Sacramento, CA, United States of America. She also runs her own essential oil products business called 'Senseational'. (Instagram profile, 27 Jun 2024; Facebook profile, 10 Jul 2024; US Association of Blind Athletes YouTube channel, 06 Oct 2022)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateNovember 21, 1978
Place of ResidenceSACRAMENTO, CA
OccupationAthlete, Business Owner, Massage Therapist
EducationPsychology - Chicago State University, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Women's +70kg | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| 7 | Women's 70kg | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 5 | Women's 70kg | 2010 | Antalya, TUR | |
| 9 | Women's 70kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
| 10 | Women's 63kg | 2014 | Colorado Springs, CO, USA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 7 | J1/J2 +70kg | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
