Brittni Mason

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Brittni Mason
Personal information
Full nameBrittni Joi Mason
Born (1998-04-19) April 19, 1998 (age 26)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability Erb's palsy
Disability class T46
Event(s) 100 metres
200 metres
Club Eastern Michigan Eagles
Achievements and titles
Personal bests
  • 100 m T47: 11.89 Sport records icon WR.svg
  • 200 m T47: 25.00
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Summer Paralympics
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2020 Tokyo mixed 4×100 m relay
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2020 Tokyo 100 m T47
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2020 Tokyo 200 m T47
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Dubai 100 m T47
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Paris 200 m T47
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2023 Paris 100 m T47
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Kobe 200 m T47

Brittni Joi Mason (born April 19, 1998) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting events at international elite competitions.

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Career

Mason competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a gold medal in the mixed 4 × 100 metres relay and silver medals in the 100 metres and 200 metres T47 events. [1] [2] [3]

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References

  1. "Brittni Mason - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on August 19, 2021.
  2. "Brittni Mason - Team USA". Team USA. August 19, 2021. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021.
  3. "Track star Brittni Mason to represent Cleveland, dispel misconceptions in Tokyo Paralympics". News 5 Cleveland. July 18, 2021. Archived from the original on July 18, 2021.