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Athlete Bio#
Age
30
Hometown
Menlo Park, CA
Education
Columbia University (B.A.); Stanford University (M.A.)
Quick Facts
- Is the pilot in the tandem classification with visually impaired Para-cycling athlete, Hannah Chadwick
- Was a four-year NCAA Division I athlete as a rower for Columbia University
- Was an assistant coach for Stanford University's Lightweight Women's rowing team from 2019-2021
- Holds a Master's degree in Russian, Eurasian and East European studies from Stanford University
- Works as a freelance writer and content creator
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (Tandem B - 1000m Time Trial - Women, Tandem B - 3km Pursuit - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2024 - bronze (Track - Team Sprint B)
- Years of Participation: Track - 2024, 2023
- Medals: 2 (2 bronze)
- Bronze - 2024 (Track - Team Sprint B), 2023 (Track - Tandem Sprint B)
Career Highlights
- Parapan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (Track - individual pursuit B w/ Hannah Chadwick, Track - individual time trial w/ Hannah Chadwick)
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