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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'7"
Age
35
Hometown
White Plains, NY
Education
New York Institute for Special Education (Bronx, N.Y.) ‘09 Kingsborough Community College
Quick Facts
- Daughter of Robert and Roselyn
- Has four siblings, Evone, Jasmine, Malik and Tyreq
- Was born with Lebers congenital amaurosis
- Was introduced to goalball by a friend who was putting together a women’s team
- Hobbies include writing poetry, rapping, playing basketball, listening to music, and spending time in nature.
Career Highlights
- 2019 IBSA Goalball and Judo International Qualifier – 2nd
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Event Schedule#
2024 Paralympic Games - Goalball
August 28-September 8, 2024 | Paris, France
