Holly Warn (born 26 March 2009) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. She was the youngest Australian swimmer at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.. [1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 26 May 2009 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
| Disability class | S7 |
| Club | St Hilda's SC |
| Coached by | Alex Beaver |
Personal life
editWarn was born with cerebral palsy that affects her left side.[2] In 2023, a diagnosis of epilepsy kept her out of the pool.[2] She attended Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School in Mosman, New South Wales and in 2024 attends St Hilda's School on the Gold Coast, Queensland. Her father John played grade level cricket In Sydney and was involved in cricket administration.[3] Her grandfather was Michael Morgan, an Australian Olympic rower who won a silver medal.[2] Warn has 3 siblings, and expresses her gratitude to her family’s support regularly.
Swimming
editWarn started swimming to build her strength from the effects of cerebral palsy. She is classified as a S7 swimmer. She dreamed of competing at the Paralympics after watching Maddison Elliott win gold at the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[2] After strong performances at national swimming championships, she was selected as a member of The Para Flippers Development Squad for 2023.[4] She was selected on the Australian Swim Para Team to compete at Para Swimming European Open Championships in Madeira, Portugal in 2024.[5]
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she competed in three events - 100 m freestyle S7 (14th), 400 m freestyle S7 (7th), 4x50 m freestyle 20 points (team disqualified).
She is coached at St Hilda's by Alex Beaver.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Paralympics Australia Names Swimming Team For Paris 2024 Games". Paralympics Australia. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "From medical miracle to medal marvel". The Gold Coast Bulletin. 13 April 2024. p. 10.
- ^ Mason, Joel (6 September 2021). "John Warn becomes CNSW Life Member". Manly Warringah District Cricket Club. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Para Flippers Development Squad Announced". Swimming Australia. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Campaign of Resilience for Para Team". Swimming Australia. Retrieved 16 June 2024.