My 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.
Youth — Dreaming of the Olympics

Youth

Dreaming of the Olympics

A young athlete with her eyes on the Games.

2004 — The accident

2004

The accident

A life-changing accident.

2004–2008 — Rehabilitation

2004–2008

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation. A stronger me.

2008 — Beijing Paralympics

2008

Beijing Paralympics

Gold medal & world record.

2012 — London Paralympics

2012

London Paralympics

Bronze medal.

2016 — Rio Paralympics

2016

Rio Paralympics

My final Paralympic Games.

2018 — Graduated university

2018

Graduated university

A new chapter beyond elite sport.

Beyond sport — Public speaking

Beyond sport

Public speaking

Sharing resilience, inclusion and possibility.

2023–2026 — Became a mom

2023–2026

Became a mom

A mom of two.

Today — ISR in Fort Lauderdale

Today

ISR in Fort Lauderdale

Teaching ISR and advocating for water safety.