Emma Schieck
Sitting Volleyball

Emma Schieck

Paralympian 2020, 2024

Emma Schieck
  • 2

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Emma Schieck preparing to spike a volleyball

Height

5'7"

Age

23

Hometown

Statesville, NC

Education

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ‘23, Sports Administration and Communication Studies

Personal
  • Parents are Charles and Elizabeth Schieck. Brothers are Thomas and Alexander Schieck, and sister is Abigail Schieck
  • Due to complications at birth, she suffered nerve damage which affected her left shoulder/arm. As a result, her arm does not straighten, fully rotate, or go behind her back. It is called a brachial plexus injury
  • Began playing volleyball when she was 7 years old and started sitting volleyball in 2017
  • Plays standing volleyball with Precision Athletics Volleyball Club in Mooresville, N.C.
  • Passionate about community service
  • Hobbies include watching movies, TV shows, photography and psychology
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 gold)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, gold (Team - Women)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Women)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – bronze (Team - Women)
  • Years of participation: Team - Women 2022
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
    • Bronze – 2022 (Team - Women)
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