Trinity Lowthian (born January 29, 2002)[1] is a Canadian wheelchair fencer.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 29, 2002 |
| Home town | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Ottawa |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair fencing |
| Disability class | B |
Early life and education
editLowthian attended South Carleton High School.[2] While in grade ten and eleven, Lowthian became sick and spent time at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.[3] In 2018, she was diagnosed with autoimmune autonomic neuropathy.[2] Prior to her illness, Lowthian competed in biathlon, triathlon, cross-country and water polo.[3] She is studying nutrition and food science at the University of Ottawa.[2][4]
Fencing
editLowthian began wheelchair fencing in May 2022 with the Ottawa Fencing Club.[5][6] She has no function in her lower body and competes in the B class.[2]
At the 2022 Pan American Championships in Brazil, she won three bronze medals and one silver.[6] In September 2023, she was ranked number one in U23 wheelchair épée fencing in the B category, after placing sixth in U23 women's B épée at the 2022 World Cup and winning bronze in the U23 combined A and B class épée at the 2023 World Cup in Busan.[7] At the 2023 IWAS Pan Am championships, Lowthian, with Sylvie Morel and Amber Briar, won bronze in the women’s épée team event.[8] At the 2024 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing Americas Championships, Morel, Briar, and Lowthian, again won bronze in the women’s épée team event.[9]
At the 2024 Americas Cup, Lowthian won gold in women's B Sabre and épée and a bronze medal in foil.[10] She is set to compete for Canada in wheelchair fencing at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Trinity Lowthian". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b c d Cleary, Martin (2022-11-19). "HIGH ACHIEVERS: Trinity Lowthian hitting the target in wheelchair fencing, despite major health issues". OttawaSportsPages.ca. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b "Ottawa athlete dreams of Paralympic glory in wheelchair fencing". CityNews Ottawa. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Wilimek, Andrew (2024-07-26). "Eight Gee-Gees to compete at Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics". The Fulcrum. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ a b Ashley, Fraser (2024-07-22). "Community Builders: From hospital beds to Paralympic dreams". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved 2024-07-28.
- ^ a b Haslam, Joel (2023-01-16). "Trinity's Triumph: Despite a daunting health journey, a wheelchair fencer sets her sights on the 2024 Paralympics". CTV News Ottawa. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ Cleary, Martin (2023-09-15). "HIGH ACHIEVERS: Wheelchair fencer Trinity Lowthian ranked world No. 1, after winning global U23 epee bronze". OttawaSportsPages.ca. Retrieved 2024-07-29.
- ^ "Amazing results at the IWAS World and Pan Am Championships in Brazil". Ontario Fencing Association. 2022-10-28. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Golden Guissone: Brazilian star picks up first major sabre title". Wheelchair Fencing. 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2024-07-31.
- ^ "Medal bonanza for Canadian wheelchair fencers at Americas Championships". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 2024-05-21. Retrieved 2024-07-29.