Emma Meyers

Started: She became involved in Para sport when she joined the Challenged Athletes Foundation's events at age eight. She began competing in triathlons at age 10. (weartv.com, 13 Oct 2023; support.challengedathletes.org, 01 Sep 2023; endurance.biz, 14 May 2021) Reason: "I started off Para swimming and that was in the place of physical therapy. Then I switched over to triathlon by doing local triathlon, and then higher and higher, and then overall to where I'm at now [speaking in 2023]." (weartv.com, 13 Oct 2023) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (pnj.com, 27 Feb 2024) Awards: In 2024 she received the Jim Harrington Award from the Pensacola Runners Association. The honour recognises an athlete who has overcome serious injury or adversity. (pnj.com, 27 Feb 2024) She won the Sam Day Rising Star Award at the 2022 Challenged Athletes Foundation's Celebration of Abilities [COA] Awards Dinner in the United States of America. (challengedathletes.org, 05 Oct 2022) Additional Info: POST-PARIS PLANS She has signed a scholarship offer to attend Colorado Mesa University and compete on the university's triathlon team, beginning in 2024. "I'm probably going to major in social work. I chose CMU for multiple reasons. When I was making my decision between schools, I had several questions and every employee from advisors, professors and coaches that I spoke with was very responsive and proactive. I am impressed with the triathlon coach and team, and the campus and the area are beautiful." (pnj.com, 27 Feb 2024; cmumavericks.com, 19 Dec 2023)