Patty Cisneros Prevo’s New Book, ‘Tenacious,’ Brings New Light To Disability
The three-time Paralympian covers the personal stories of disabled athletes in the illustrated kids’ book.
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Athlete Bio#
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Hometown
Lake Station, IN
Education
Valparaiso University; University of Illinois
Personal
- Was a member of the U.S. Paralympics Women's Wheelchair Basketball National Team from 1999-2008
- Was named co-captain at the 2008 Paralympic Games, and helped lead Team USA to its second consecutive gold medal
- Received her undergraduate degree in elementary education at Valparaiso University with an endorsement in reading. She received a master's degree from the University of Illinois in education - curriculum & instruction with an emphasis in bilingual education and English as a second language
- Was inducted into the Valparaiso University Hall of Fame in 2006
- Works at the University of Wisconsin as the Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and is the author of children's picture books
- Received the Lee & Low Books New Voices Award Honor in 2019 for her book, "Tenacious: 15 Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes"
Paralympic Experience
- 3-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 gold)
- Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Athens 2004, gold (Team - Women)
- Paralympic Games Sydney 2000, 5th (Team - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2002 – silver (Team - Women)
- Years of participation: Team - Women 2002
- Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- Silver – 2002 (Team - Women)
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