Poppy Wilson (swimmer)

Polly Wilson (born 13 January 2004) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. She competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.. [1]

Poppy Wilson
Personal information
NicknamePopsicle
NationalityAustralian
Born2004
Ipswich, Queensland
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportParalympic swimming
Disability classS10
ClubYeronga Park SC
Coached byKate Sparkes

Personal life

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Wilson 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

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She 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

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Wilson was awarded a Tier 2 Scholarship within the 2024 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Paralympics Australia Names Swimming Team For Paris 2024 Games". Paralympics Australia. 14 June 2024. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Poppy Wilson | Sport Australia Hall of Fame". Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Poppy Wilson | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 7 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Bronzed Aussies on Night Three". Swimming Australia. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
  5. ^ "2023 Australian Open Championships Qld Results". Queensland Swimming. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
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