Pamela

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Quick Facts

• Paraplegic following an automobile accident when 16-years-old
• Career in table tennis began after the accident at the age of 17, but retired three years later to pursue her dream of playing Paralympic basketball.
• After retiring from basketball, returned to table tennis in 2006
• Hobbies include racket sports, basketball, and card games. Favorite television shows are CSI and Criminal Minds.

Career Highlights

• 2015 Para Pan American Games, team member

Paralympic Experience

• 3-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 bronze)
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 13th (Singles Class 3 - Women)
• Paralympic Games London 2012, 9th (Singles Class 3 - Women, Team Class 1-3 - Women)
• Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996, bronze (Team - Women)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2022 – 9th (Doubles Class 10 - Women, Doubles Class 7 - Mixed), 17th (Singles Class 3 - Women)
• Years of participation: Doubles Class 10 - Women 2022; Doubles Class 7 - Mixed 2022; Singles Class 3 - Women 2010, 2022; Open Wheelchair - Women 2010; Team - Women 1994
• Medals: 1 (1 silver)
• Silver – 1994 (Team - Women)