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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team |  Canada |
| Born | January 9, 2006 Burlington, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Paralympic swimming |
| Classifications | S10 |
| Club | Oakville Aquatic Club |
| Coach | Dave Tontini |
Katie Cosgriffe (born January 9 2006) is a Canadian Para swimmer who will make her Paralympic debut at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, France. She competes in the S10 classification, which is for athletes with physical impairments.
Early life and education
editCosgriffe was born in 2006 in Burlington, Ontario, and later moved to Oakville. She began swimming at a young age and was initially an able-bodied competitor. However, in 2021, she was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that affects her nervous system called Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, leading to her classification as a Para swimmer.[1]
Swimming career
editCosgriffe continued to train and compete after her diagnosis, quickly adapting to Para swimming. In 2023, she was named Canada's breakout Para swimmer, a recognition of her rapid rise in the sport. She also currently holds the S10 100m butterfly Canadian record in a time of 1:06.75.[2]
She trains with the Oakville Aquatic Club and is coached by some of Canada's top swimming coaches. Her events include the 100m butterfly and 100m backstroke in the S10 classification.[1]
2024 Summer Paralympics
editCosgriffe is set to compete in four events at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, representing Canada. Her selection to the Paralympic team marks a significant milestone in her young career, and she has expressed excitement and pride in representing her country on the world stage.[1][2]
Personal life
editCosgriffe recently graduated from high school and has dedicated herself to full-time training ahead of the 2024 Paralympics. She is supported by her family, who plan to attend the Games in Paris. Cosgriffe will then go on in September to study business administration and financial math at Wilfred Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario. [1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Oakville Para athlete talks competing in Paralympic games at 18". CHCH. 2024-08-16. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ a b "Team of 20 Para swimmers nominated to Paris 2024 Canadian Paralympic Team". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 2024-08-15. Retrieved 2024-08-27.