Samantha

Heyison

Quick Facts

• Born with constricted band syndrome
• Started playing soccer and was active in sports throughout childhood
• Also played softball and basketball, but eventually chose track and field
• Her coach suggested she give Para track and field a try, and Heyison was classified and participated in her first development camp in 2021
• A three-time high school state champion
• Competes for Wake Forest University at the NCAA Division I level
• Mother Tanya played volleyball at the University of Maryland - Baltimore County and father Marc was a 9th-round draft pick for the Baltimore Orioles
• Hobbies include singing and playing guitar, baking and spending time with friends and her dog and cat

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2023 – bronze (Discus Throw F64 - Women, Shot Put F64 - Women)
• Years of participation: Discus Throw F64 - Women 2023; Shot Put F64 - Women 2023
• Medals: 2 (2 bronze)
• Bronze – 2023 (Discus Throw F64 - Women, Shot Put F64 - Women)

Career Highlights

• 2023 Maryland 4A State Discus & Shot Put Champion
• 2022 Maryland 4A State Discus Champion
• Two-time U.S. Paralympics Track & Field High School Athlete of The Year

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 5th (Discus Throw F64 - Women), 9th (Shot Put F64 - Women)