Liza Corso

Started: She began running at age five and took up Para athletics during her sophomore year at Portsmouth Christian Academy in Dover, NH, United States of America. (eu.seacoastonline.com, 01 Jan 2021; teamusa.org, 01 Jan 2021) Reason: Her family got her into running as a child, when she joined them on five kilometre runs at age five. She was also involved in swimming, gymnastics, basketball and competitive jump rope before focusing on Para athletics. (eu.seacoastonline.com, 01 Jan 2021; teamusa.org, 01 Jan 2021) Awards: While representing Lipscomb University in the United States of America, she was named on the Atlantic Sun Conference [ASUN] All-Freshman Team for cross country in 2021. In 2022 she was named on the ASUN All-Conference Second Team for cross country. In 2023 she was named on the Track and Field/Cross Country Academic All-America Team. (lipscombsports.com, 01 Sep 2023) Additional Info: COLLEGIATE CAREER She has competed in non-Para athletics and cross country running for Lipscomb University in the United States of America. "When I was looking at different colleges, there definitely could have been some other big-name schools, or big state schools. But I really felt that Lipscomb was a place that I could grow academically, athletically, and in my faith. I really just felt a good fit with their coaches, that they were invested in me as a runner and not just a name on a roster." (lipscombsports.com, 01 Sep 2023; Instagram profile, 22 Jul 2021; eu.seacoastonline.com, 01 Jan 2021; pcaschool.org, 19 Nov 2020)