Kym Crosby (born February 14, 1993) is an American para-track and field athlete who competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. She won the bronze medal in the 100 metres and set a personal best.
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| Born | February 14, 1993 Marysville, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Yuba City, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | California State University, Chico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turned pro | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Joaquim Cruz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life
editCrosby was born on February 14, 1993, in Marysville, California to parents Paul and Pauline Crosby.[1] She was born with albinism which left her legally blind.[2] Upon her brother's encouragement, Crosby competed in track and field during her high school years.[3]
Career
editAfter graduating from River Valley High School, Crosby enrolled in California State University, Chico and competed on their track team.[2] As a junior at Chico, Crosby qualified for the United States Paralympic team[4] and made their 2016 Summer Paralympics roster.[5] In her debut Games, Crosby competed in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. Although she set a personal record during the 400 meters with a time of 57.26 seconds, Crosby finished fourth in the T13 finals.[6] She garnered greater success in the Women's 100 meters race and earned herself a bronze medal.[7]
Personal life
editCrosby became engaged to wheelchair racer Erik Hightower on May 8, 2017.[8]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "KYM CROSBY". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on December 28, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ a b Reid, Luke (September 9, 2016). "Former Wildcat Crosby Begins Quest for Gold in Rio on Saturday". chicowildcats.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "CHICO STATE RUNNER COMPETES FOR SPOT ON PARALYMPIC TEAM". csuchico.edu. June 4, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Olivar, Jose (October 29, 2014). "Chico State runner makes Team USA". The Orion. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Bourgeois, Beth (January 29, 2016). "2016 U.S. Paralympics Track And Field National Team Roster Announced". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on January 31, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ "Former Chico State athlete Crosby finishes 4th in 400 final of Paralympics". Chico Enterprise-Record. September 17, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Rhine, Amanda (September 30, 2016). "'LIMITED SIGHT, LIMITLESS DREAMS': CHICO PARALYMPIAN WINS RIO BRONZE". csuchico.edu. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- ^ Lopex, Emily. "Winning at Love". ability360.org. Retrieved March 25, 2020.