Kym Crosby (born February 14, 1993) is an American para- track and field athlete who competed at the

2016 Summer Paralympics ) , nations = 159 , athletes = 4,342 , opening = 7 September , closing = 18 September , opened_by = President Michel Temer , cauldron = Clodoaldo Silva , events = 528 in 22 sports , stadium = Maracanã , sum ...

in the T13

100 metres The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been conteste ...

and

400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ...

. She won the bronze medal in the 100 metres and set a personal best.

Early life

Crosby was born on February 14, 1993, in Marysville, California to parents Paul and Pauline Crosby. She was born with albinism which left her legally blind. Upon her brother's encouragement, Crosby competed in track and field during her high school years.

Career

After graduating from River Valley High School, Crosby enrolled in California State University, Chico and competed on their track team. As a junior at Chico, Crosby qualified for the United States Paralympic team and made their

roster. In her debut Games, Crosby competed in the T13

and

. Although she set a personal record during the 400 meters with a time of 57.26 seconds, Crosby finished fourth in the T13 finals. She garnered greater success in the Women's 100 meters race and earned herself a bronze medal.

Personal life

Crosby became engaged to wheelchair racer Erik Hightower on May 8, 2017.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Crosby, Kym 1993 births Living people American female sprinters Paralympic track and field athletes for the United States Athletes (track and field) at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2016 Summer Paralympics Medalists at the 2020 Summer Paralympics People from Marysville, California Sportspeople from Yuba County, California California State University, Chico alumni Medalists at the 2019 Parapan American Games Track and field athletes from California Chico State Wildcats College women's track and field athletes in the United States 21st-century American sportswomen

Early life

Career

Personal life

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