Biography
Started: She took up the sport in 2013 at El Toro Judo Club in Raleigh, NC, United States of America. She also competed in wrestling for Millbrook High School in Raleigh. (teamusa.org, 01 Jan 2020; abc11.com, 07 Jan 2016)
Reason: Her parents told her she had to compete in one sport when she was in high school. She chose wrestling but added judo as a way to stay in shape. She was then spotted by officials from USA Judo who encouraged her to take up the sport. "I was just kind of surprised, and I just rolled with the punches. At that time, I didn't know I had a future in the sport. I was just like, 'Well, they're giving me this opportunity, so I might as well take it'." (teamusa.com, 30 Nov 2022)
Ambition: To win a gold medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris and to compete at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. (teamusa.com, 30 Nov 2022, 21 May 2024; billypenn.com, 16 Feb 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateOctober 16, 1998
Place of ResidencePHILADELPHIA, PA
OccupationAthlete, Information Technology
EducationInformation Technology, Management - Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 9 | Women's 63kg | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | -57 kg J1 | 2022 | Baku, AZE | |
| 9 | Women's 57kg | 2018 | Odivelas, POR | |
