Biography
Started: She began playing badminton in 2015. She took up Para badminton in 2016. (jaycisjourney.com, 01 Jan 2023)
Reason: She was introduced to the sport at a Little People of America [LPA] event. "In 2015, I got recruited to try out badminton. Not knowing what it was, my family brought home a backyard badminton set and we began playing it outside. It then led to camps and clinics. In 2016, I was introduced to Para badminton." (fox47news.com, 07 Apr 2023; jaycisjourney.com, 01 Jan 2023)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 27 Feb 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateFebruary 13, 2005
Place of ResidenceLANSING, MI
OccupationOptician, Student
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDSF Royal Cliff Beach BWF Para Badminton World Ch | ||||
| 3 | Doubles SH6 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 5 | Doubles SH6 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| 5 | Singles SH6 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| 5 | Doubles SH6 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| 7 | Doubles SH6 | 2019 | Basel, SUI | |
| 9 | Singles SH6 | 2024 | Pattaya, THA | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Doubles SH6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
| 2 | Singles SH6 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
