| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 2005 Gainesville, Florida |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability class | T72 |
| Event(s) | 100 metres, 200 metres |
Medal record | |
Ann "Sayers" Grooms (born June 23, 2005) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in sprinting events at international track and field competitions. She is a World bronze medalist in sprinting.
Grooms was born on June 23, 2005, having had ataxic cerebral palsy since birth. As a result of having this disability, she did not learn to walk until three years of age. She also underwent multiple appointments of physical therapy. [1] [2] She attended Oak Hall School alongside her older sister Harrison who is also a sprinter. [3]
At the age of six, Grooms told her parents that she desired to become an Paralympian. To fulfill this dream, Groom's mother Mary introduced her to frame running. [3]
Grooms made her international debut in 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, in the 100 m event, where she finished in last place. [4] She returned to the World Para Athletics Championships the following year. Still competing in the 100 metres, she won the bronze medal, becoming the first American to win a world medal in frame running. [5] [3]
In August 2025, Grooms was named to the American para athletics team for the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. [6]
