Katrina Webb

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Katrina Webb
Katrina Webb holding her medals at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games.jpg
Katrina Webb in 1996
Personal information
Full nameKatrina Lea Webb
NationalityFlag of Australia (converted).svg  Australia
Born (1977-05-22) 22 May 1977 (age 48)
Medal record
Athletics
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Atlanta 100 m T36-37
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Atlanta 200 m T34-37
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2004 Athens Women's 400 m T38
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Long Jump F34-37
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney 100 m T38
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney 400 m T38
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2000 Sydney 200 m T38
IPC Athletics World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 BirminghamWomen's Javelin
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 BirminghamWomen's 100m
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 BirminghamWomen's 400m
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2002 LilleWomen's 100m
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2002 LilleWomen's 400m
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2006 Melbourne 100m

Katrina Lea Webb-Denis, OAM [1] (born 22 May 1977) [2] is an Australian Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy. [2] She has won gold, silver and bronze medals in athletics at three Paralympic Games. [3]

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Personal

Webb waves to the crowd as she runs during the torch relay at the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Summer Paralympics 201000 - Opening Ceremony athletics competitor Katrina Webb torch 2 - 3b - 2000 Sydney opening ceremony photo.jpg
Webb waves to the crowd as she runs during the torch relay at the Opening Ceremony of the 2000 Summer Paralympics
Webb autographs an Australian flag for school children fans at the 2000 Summer Paralympics 141100 - Athletics track Katrina Webb auographs flag for kids - 3b - 2000 Sydney candid photo.jpg
Webb autographs an Australian flag for school children fans at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

Webb has a mild form of cerebral palsy which was diagnosed when she was two years old. Her parents did not tell her of the disability. [4] Her cerebral palsy was diagnosed again when she won an Australian Institute of Sport netball scholarship. AIS staff found a weakness in her right leg, which was shorter than her left leg. She was then encouraged to become involved in disability sport. [4] After winning the 100m at the 1996 Atlanta Games, she faced criticism over her legitimacy to compete at the Games. [4]

She has a physiotherapy degree from the University of South Australia. Her father Darryl played league football for North Adelaide Football Club. Her cousins are Olympic basketballer Rachael Sporn and AFL players Kieran and Trent Sporn. [5] She married former Australian Olympic water polo player Eddie Denis. Her first child Sebastian Zavier Denis was born on 27 December 2007. [6]

She was the first torch bearer to enter the Olympic Stadium for the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games. In 2006 Katrina was selected to present on behalf of the International Paralympic Committee to the United Nations in New York.

In November 2017, Webb was inducted into the South Australian Sports Hall of Fame. [7] Webb was appointed Deputy Chef de Mission for the Australian Team at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. [8]

Athletic achievements

Australian athlete Katrina Webb congratulates fellow athlete Amy Winters at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games 17 ACPS Atlanta 1996 Track Katrina Webb.jpg
Australian athlete Katrina Webb congratulates fellow athlete Amy Winters at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games

References

  1. 1 2 "Webb, Katrina Lea, OAM". It's an Honour. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Australians at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics: Athletes". Australian Sports Commission. Archived from the original on 20 January 2000. Retrieved 12 January 2012.
  3. 1 2 3 "Athlete Search Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 10 September 2011.
  4. 1 2 3 Golden days of Atlanta : Xth Paralympic Games Atlanta, Georgia, August 15–25, 1996. Sydnrey: Australian Paralympic Federation. 1996. p. 8.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Katrina Webb". Athletics Australia Athlete Profiles. Archived from the original on 25 July 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  6. ↑ "December births". Aussie bub blog. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2012.
  7. ↑ "Six greats take their place in SA Sport Hall of Fame". The Advertiser. 25 November 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
  8. ↑ cgaadmin (27 May 2025). "Cowdrey appointed Deputy Chef de Mission for Glasgow 2026 | Commonwealth Games Australia". commonwealthgames.com.au. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Webb, Katrina Lea: Australian Sports Medal". It's an Honour. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  10. ↑ "Webb, Katrina Lea: Centenary Medal". It's an Honour. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  11. ↑ "Sullivan equals Paralympic greats". The Age. 28 September 2004. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
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