Daughter of Kris and Glen Heims. Has two sisters, Beth and Nicole
Born with amniotic band syndrome, a condition where tissue, or bands, from floating parts of the amniotic sac wrap around and compromise an unborn babies’ limbs
Had her left leg amputated below the knee
Started in track and field at age 10, following in her sister’s footsteps
Her role model had always been Olympian Steve Prefontaine until she met Paralympic teammate Scout Bassett, who helped her get involved in Para track and field when she was 11
Since then, she has grown immensely in the sport, earning a spot on the University of Northern Iowa Track and Field Team.
Enjoys listening to Broadway musicals, reading, learning about science and reading the Bible
Leader for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes organization at her university
Fan of the Captain America movie series by Marvel
Named homecoming queen at her high school in Iowa

Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (Discus Throw F64 - Women)
Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 5th (Discus Throw F64 - Women)
Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (400m T44 - Women), 8th (Discus Throw F44 - Women)

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