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Athlete Bio#
Age
33
Hometown
El Cerrito, CA
Education
University of California - Davis
Personal
- Rides in tandem events with pilot Skyler Espinoza as a visually impaired athlete
- Born in China and spent her early childhood with an adoptive family on a farm
- Holds a Bachelor's degree in international relations and Mandarin Chinese
- Hobbies include traveling and spending time outdoors
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – bronze (Tandem B - Sprint - Women), 4th (Tandem B - Team Sprint - Open), 5th (Tandem B - 1000m Time Trial - Women)
- Years of participation: Tandem B - 1000m Time Trial - Women 2022, 2023; Tandem B - Sprint - Women 2022, 2023; Tandem B - Team Sprint - Open 2023
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2023 (Tandem B - Sprint - Women)
Career Highlights
- Parapan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (3000m individual pursuit, 1000m individual pursuit)
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (Tandem B - 1000m Time Trial - Women, Tandem B - 3km Pursuit - Women)
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