Biography
Started: She took up athletics at age six. (denverpost.com, 25 May 2023)
Reason: A coach recommended she focus on throwing disciplines as she did not possess the speed for track events. (washingtonjewishweek.com, 29 Aug 2022)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (washingtonjewishweek.com, 29 Aug 2022)
Awards: She was named U20 Women's Para Athlete of the Year for 2023 by USA Track & Field. (usparatf.org, 10 Jan 2024)
She was named among the High School Athletes of the Year for 2021 and 2022 by US Paralympics Track & Field. (fredericknewspost.com, 08 Dec 2022; US Paralympics Track & Field Facebook page, 22 Dec 2021)
Sporting Relatives: Her father Marc Heyison played baseball and was selected in the ninth round of the 1983 MLB Draft by the Baltimore Orioles. Her mother Tanya Brown played volleyball for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. (denverpost.com, 25 May 2023; baseball-almanac.com, 01 Jan 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateAugust 5, 2005
OccupationStudent
EducationWake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 3 | Discus Throw - F64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 37.84 |
| 3 | Shot Put - F64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 10.83 |
