What is Tatyana McFadden disability?

Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, with spina bifida, a condition that left her paralyzed from the waist down, McFadden was turned over to a local orphanage by her parents.

How many gold medals does Tatyana McFadden have?

seven gold medals
Tatyana McFadden is considered the fastest woman in the world. She has 17 Paralympic medals (including seven gold medals), 23 World Major Marathon wins including four consecutive Grand Slams (first place in Boston, Chicago, NYC and London marathons in the same year) and has broken five world records in track and field.

What is Jasons handicap?

60m – T13. Jason Smyth (born 4 July 1987) is an Irish sprint runner. He competes in the T13 disability sport classification as he is legally blind, with his central vision being affected by Stargardt’s disease; he also competes in elite non-Paralympic competition.

How many children does Jason Smyth have?

Jason Smith’s wife, Elise, and daughters Evie (5) and Lottie (3), with his parents, Lloyd and Diane, at the family in home in Derry.

Who is Tatyana McFadden’s coach?

McFadden’s coach at the University of Illinois is Adam Bleakney, himself a veteran wheelchair racer. Tatyana and her sister Hannah competed in the same Paralympic final (100m – T54 in London 2012 ). McFadden became the first athlete to win six gold medals at a championships during the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon.

Who is Tatyana McFadden’s partner Bridget?

Deborah and her partner Bridget O’Shaughnessy adopted Tatyana and took her to live in Baltimore. McFadden took up a variety of sports while growing up to strengthen her muscles: first swimming, then gymnastics, wheelchair basketball, sled hockey and track and field.

How old was Sarah McFadden at the 2004 Paralympic Games?

Ten years after moving to the States, McFadden represented her newly adopted country at the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games. At just 15 and the youngest USA squad member, she won the 100m T54 silver (16.69) and 200m T54 bronze (30.48).

What happened to Taehyung McFadden?

And in 2008, McFadden collided with a rival runner from Bishop McNamara High School after a 200-meter race, inflicting bruises and cuts to the runner’s legs and making her miss her conference title meet from the injuries.