Mindy Cook Dreams Big, On And Off The Goalball Court
Coming off a Paralympic silver, Cook and the U.S. women are eyeing another Paralympic berth at the Parapan Am Games.
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Athlete Bio#
Height
5'6"
Age
45
Hometown
Portland, OR
Education
University of Colorado
classification: B3
Quick Facts
- Married to wife Simony Batista and has a son named Ryder.
Has one sister, Taylor Miller.
Has an eye condition called Stargardt's disease (juvenile macular degeneration).
Learned about goalball at Western Michigan University
Has competed in multiple sports, including track & field and powerlifting
Hobbies include kayaking, personal training and coaching.
Paralympic Experience
- 6-time Paralympian; 5-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, bronze (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games London 2012, 5th (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Athens 2004, silver (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Sydney 2000, bronze (Discus Throw F13 - Women), 6th (Team - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – 6th (Team - Women)
- Years of participation: Team - Women 2014, 2018, 2022; Discus Throw F13 - Women 2002
- Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 bronze)
- Gold – 2014 (Team - Women)
- Bronze – 2002 (Discus Throw F13 - Women)
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Event Schedule#
2024 Paralympic Games - Goalball
August 28-September 8, 2024 | Paris, France
