Polly Wilson (born 13 January 2004) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. She competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.. [1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Popsicle |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 2004 Ipswich, Queensland |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
| Disability class | S10 |
| Club | Yeronga Park SC |
| Coached by | Kate Sparkes |
Personal life
editWilson was born in Ipswich, Queensland on 13 January 2004. [2]She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine months.[2] [3] She is a learn to swim teacher.[3]
Swimming
editShe focused on swimming after trying dancing, hockey, gymnastics, cheerleading, and soccer. This was due it being easier to move through water. She was classified in 2016 as a S10 swimmer. [2] Her main events are 400 m freestyle and 100 m butterfly events. She completed at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships, Manchester England where she finished sixth in the Women's 400 m freestyle S10. [4]
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she competed in three events - Women's 100 m freestyle S10 (13th) , Women's 400 m freestyle S10 (9th)and Women's 100 m butterfly S10 (5th).
She is coached by Kate Sparkes at Yeronga Park SC in Brisbane.[5]
Recognition
editWilson was awarded a Tier 2 Scholarship within the 2024 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Paralympics Australia Names Swimming Team For Paris 2024 Games". Paralympics Australia. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Poppy Wilson | Sport Australia Hall of Fame". Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Poppy Wilson | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
- ^ "Bronzed Aussies on Night Three". Swimming Australia. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "2023 Australian Open Championships Qld Results". Queensland Swimming. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.