Abby

Gase

Quick Facts

• Abby was diagnosed with Transverse Myelitis at age 4, which is a rare auto-immune disorder causing lesions on the spinal cord, and she has no use of her left leg and minimal use of her right leg. Began swimming at age 9. Daughter of Bill and Mary Gase
• Has two brothers, Will and Drew
• Has a goldendoodle named Cole
• Hobbies include raising market pigs, goats, and ducks
• Certified scuba diver

Career Highlights

• 2019 Parapan American Games Lima, 1st (100 backstroke), 2nd (34 point 400 freestyle relay), 3rd (200 IM, 50 butterfly, 50 freestyle)
• 2019 World Para Swimming World Series Indianapolis, 5th (400 freestyle, 200 IM, 50 butterfly, 100 freestyle, 100 backstroke), 6th (100 breaststroke)
• 2018 World Para Swimming World Series, 5th (100 backstroke), 6th (50 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 400 freestyle), 7th (100 freestyle, 100 breaststroke)
• 2017 Can-Am Open, 1st (400 freestyle, 200 backstroke), 2nd (100 backstroke, 100 freestyle), 3rd (50 butterfly, 50 freestyle)