Taylor Winnett on the podium at the 2023 Parapan American Games.
Para Swimming

Taylor Winnett

Paralympian 2024

Taylor Winnett

Athlete Bio#

Taylor Winnett swimming

Age

25

Hometown

Hershey, PA

Personal
  • Began swimming at the age of four
  • Her older sister was also a swimmer, and her mother was a swim coach
  • Diagnosed with Ehlers–Danlos syndrome and Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome
  • Married to Spc. Jeric Winnett, who serves in the Army
  • Won seven medals (three gold, four silver) at the Parapan American Games Santiago 2023, making her the most-decorated U.S. athlete of those Games
Career Highlights
  • Parapan American Games Santiago 2023, gold (100m Backstroke S10 - Women, 100m Butterfly S10 - Women, 200m Individual Medley SM10 - Women); silver (100m Freestyle S10 - Women, 400m Freestyle S10, 100m Breaststroke SB9, 4 x 100m Medley Relay 34 Points - Mixed)
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 8th (100m Butterfly S10 - Women, 400m Freestyle S10 - Women), 10th (100m Backstroke S10 - Women), 11th (200m Individual Medley SM10 - Women)

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