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Sarah Bofinger

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'3

Age

39

Hometown

Frederick, MD

Education

Linganore High '04 Frederick Community College '08

Classification: S10, SM10, SB9

Quick Facts
  • Bofinger began swimming before she could walk. At age six, she joined the Frederick Area Swim Team in Frederick, Maryland. She was born with hip dysplasia and had her first surgery at 4 months old. She's since had a total of seven hip surgeries.
  • Daughter of Debbie and Bob Bofinger
  • After overcoming alcohol and prescription drug addiction and mental abuse, Bofinger shares her experiences to motivated others through her work as a transformation coach. Her goal is to be a voice in the Paralympic Movement and show what is possible while helping people to become the best version of themselves.

Career highlights
  • Parapan American Games Santiago 2023, bronze (100-meter breaststroke)

Career Highlights
  • ParaPan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (100m Breaststroke SB9 - Women)

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