Personal

Born with constricted band syndrome... Starting with soccer, 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... Outside of track and field, Heyison enjoys singing and playing guitar, as well as baking and spending time with friends and her dog and cat...

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

World Championship 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);

Event Schedule

2024 U.S. PARALYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – TRACK & FIELD

2024 Paralympic Games - Para Track & Field

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