Biography
Started: She began swimming competitively at age 10. (nytimes.com, 03 Mar 2019; swimswam.com, 16 Oct 2018)
Reason: "I was an elite athlete, and when I was 14 years old I was top 20 in the country in the mile. So, I loved swimming, it was a huge part of my life, and unfortunately I had an injury. I got back into swimming, I got into Para swimming." (TheEllenShow YouTube channel, 29 Sep 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (TheEllenShow YouTube channel, 29 Sep 2021)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
She has studied applied psychology at Biola University in La Mirada, CA, United States of America. (washingtontimes.com, 04 May 2023; medium.com, 15 Sep 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateJune 16, 1997
Place of ResidenceCARY, NC
OccupationAthlete
EducationBiology - University of Colorado Colorado Springs [UCCS], United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachJohn Payne [club]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:52.40 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:42.39 |
| 9 | 50m Freestyle - S8 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 33.50 |
| DSQ | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | DSQ |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 100m Freestyle - S7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:09.29 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:54.28 |
| 1 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:50.18 |
| 2 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:09.81 |
| 5 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:12.75 |
| 5 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:10.07 |
