Born for the water
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The dream was never ordinary. Neither was the journey.
Built for the waterATHLETE · COMPETITOR
01My Story
A different path.
The same love for water.
From a life-changing accident to the Paralympic podium, motherhood and a new mission — water has always been my place.
Same Water.
Bigger Purpose.
Bigger Purpose.
Youth
Dreaming of the Olympics
A young athlete with her eyes on the Games.
2004
The accident
A life-changing accident.
2004–2008
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation. A stronger me.
2008
Beijing Paralympics
Gold medal & world record.
2012
London Paralympics
Bronze medal.
2016
Rio Paralympics
My final Paralympic Games.
2018
Graduated university
A new chapter beyond elite sport.
Beyond sport
Public speaking
Sharing resilience, inclusion and possibility.
2023–2026
Became a mom
A mom of two.
Today
ISR in Fort Lauderdale
Teaching ISR and advocating for water safety.
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