Kym Crosby

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Kym Crosby
Personal information
Born (1993-02-14) February 14, 1993 (age 31)
Marysville, California, U.S.
Home town Yuba City, California, U.S.
Education California State University, Chico
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Spouse
(m. 2017)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability class T13
Events
Turned pro2014
Coached byJoaquim Cruz
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro 100m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Tokyo 100m T13
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Doha 200m T13
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Dubai 100m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2015 Doha 100m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2017 London 100m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2017 London 200m T13
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Dubai 200m T13
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima 100m T13

Kym Crosby (born February 14, 1993) is an American para-track and field athlete who competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. She won the bronze medal in the 100 metres and set a personal best.

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Early life

Crosby was born on February 14, 1993, in Marysville, California to parents Paul and Pauline Crosby. [1] She was born with albinism which left her legally blind. [2] Upon her brother's encouragement, Crosby competed in track and field during her high school years. [3]

Career

After graduating from River Valley High School, Crosby enrolled in California State University, Chico and competed on their track team. [2] As a junior at Chico, Crosby qualified for the United States Paralympic team [4] and made their 2016 Summer Paralympics roster. [5] In her debut Games, Crosby competed in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. Although she set a personal record during the 400 meters with a time of 57.26 seconds, Crosby finished fourth in the T13 finals. [6] She garnered greater success in the Women's 100 meters race and earned herself a bronze medal. [7]

Personal life

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

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References

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