Sylvia Grant

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Sylvia Grant
Sport
CountryFlag of Jamaica.svg  Jamaica
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability class F57
Event(s) Discus throw
Javelin

Sylvia Grant OD is a Jamaican retired Paralympic athlete who competed in discus throw and javelin events in international track and field competitions, she is known as Jamaica's most decorated female Paralympian. She is a five-time Paralympic medalist, two-time Parapan American Games champion and a World silver medalist. [1] [2]

In 2021, Grant announced her retirement after competing for more than 25 years and participating in eight Paralympic games. [3] [4]

References

  1. "Elite Athletes - Jamaica Paralympic Committee". Jamaica Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
  2. "Sylvia Grant - International Paralympic Committee". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
  3. "Sylvia Grant retires". zipfm.net. 29 August 2021.
  4. "Decorated Paralympian Happy and Grateful". Jamaica Information Service. 28 October 2014.