Terry Hayes (fencer)
Terry Hayes (born August 16, 1958) is an American wheelchair fencer. She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics .[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 16, 1958 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Wheelchair fencing |
| Club | Southwest Florida Fencing Academy Zeljkovic Fencing Academy |
Life
She graduated from Tidewater Community College, Barton College, Old Dominion University, and George Mason University,[2] and competes in épée, foil and sabre. In 2012, she was diagnosed with Primary cerebellar degeneration[3][4]
She competed at the 2018 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing American Championship,[4] and 2019 Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.[5]
References
- "Wheelchair Fencing HAYES Terry - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". .. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
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- Schultz, Ken (2021-08-17). "Out Paralympian refused to let a brain disorder crush her athletic dreams". Outsports. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- Handel, Craig. "'Not acceptable': North Fort Myers woman takes a sword to paralysis". The News-Press. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
- "Terry Hayes". USA Fencing. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
External links
- Paralympian fencer to compete internationally - 13News Now - June 11, 2021
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