Sarah Melenka (born November 9, 1998) is a Canadian sitting volleyball player.
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| Born | November 9, 1998[1] Vegreville, Alberta, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Sitting volleyball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | VS2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Career
editMelenka competed at the World Para Volleyball Championship in 2022 and won a silver medal, Canada's first ever medal in sitting volleyball at a major international event.[2]
On July 22, 2024, she was named to Canada's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[3][4] She won a bronze medal in sitting volleyball, Canada's first ever medal in the event.[5]
Personal life
editIn 2014, Melenka was diagnosed with compartment syndrome. In 2015, she underwent nine surgeries to help saver her leg. The surgeries were successful, however, she has 30 percent muscle deficiency in her right calf.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ "Sarah Melenka". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Historic silver medal for Canada at sitting volleyball world championships". paralympic.ca. November 11, 2022. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Canada's women's sitting volleyball team nominated for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games". paralympic.ca. July 22, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Heidi Peters sets focus on a medal: 'We can't wait'". paralympic.ca. May 30, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Canadian women's sitting volleyball team ends Paralympic team sport podium drought". The Chronicle-Journal. September 7, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ Patterson, Kelsey (August 29, 2021). "Rooting from home: Team Canada athlete prioritizes mental health over Paralympics". CityNews. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
- ^ "Ukrainians Melenka and Kozun team up for Canada". The Ukrainian Weekly. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
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