Impairment Information |
Type of Impairment |
Limb deficiency |
Origin of Impairment |
Acquired |
Classification |
T64, F64 |
Further Personal Information |
Residence |
Auckland, NZL |
Occupation |
Athlete, Student |
Languages |
English |
Higher education |
Biomedical Science - University of Auckland: New Zealand |
Sport Specific Information |
When and where did you begin this sport? |
She began running competitively at age 16 in 2016, in Auckland, New Zealand. |
Why this sport? |
"Running is freedom, it feels like flying. My dream is to represent New Zealand at the Paralympics and to break world records, but I'm taking it step by step. I saw an opportunity to become a national-level athlete where I could push my limits. I also saw it as an opportunity where I could inspire others living with disability to get involved in sport." |
Club / Team |
North Harbour Bays Athletics: Auckland, NZL |
Name of coach |
Hamish Meacheam, NZL |
Training Regime |
She trains seven times a week. |
Senior International Debut |
Year |
2019 |
Competing for |
New Zealand |
Tournament |
World Championships |
Location |
Dubai, UAE |
General Interest |
Memorable sporting achievement |
Wearing the New Zealand kit for the first time. (Athlete, 11 Nov 2019) |
Most influential person in career |
New Zealand Para sprinter Liam Malone. (stuff.co.nz, 30 Nov 2017) |
Injuries |
From 2016 to 2018 she suffered from compartment syndrome in her lower left leg. In August 2018 she underwent a fasciotomy [an operation where connective tissue is cut] to correct the problem, and she needed three months to recover. (Athlete, 11 Nov 2019) |
Sporting philosophy / motto |
"Take life as it comes and just make the most of it. If you want something hard enough, you can go get it. Nothing is impossible." (stuff.co.nz, 30 Nov 2017) |
Awards and honours |
In 2018 she was named Para Athlete of the Year by the North Harbour Bays Athletics club in Auckland, New Zealand. (baysathletics.co.nz, 01 May 2018) |
Ambitions |
To compete at the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo and the 2024 Games in Paris. (stuff.co.nz, 09 Jun 2017) |
Impairment |
In 2013 her lower right leg was amputated due to a type of bone cancer [osteosarcoma] in her heel bone. (Athlete, 11 Nov 2019; stuff.co.nz, 09 Jun 2017) |
