Kym Crosby

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 bronze medalled in the 100 metres setting a personal best.

Kym Crosby
Personal information
Born (1993-02-14) February 14, 1993
Marysville, California
EducationCalifornia State University, Chico
Spouse(s)
Erik Hightower
​
(m. 2017)​
Sport
Country United States
SportAthletics
Event(s)
Turned pro2014
Coached byJoaquim Cruz

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 encouragment, 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]

See also

References
  1. "KYM CROSBY". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  2. Reid, Luke (September 9, 2016). "FORMER WILDCAT CROSBY BEGINS QUEST FOR GOLD IN RIO ON SATURDAY". chicowildcats.com. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  3. "CHICO STATE RUNNER COMPETES FOR SPOT ON PARALYMPIC TEAM". csuchico.edu. June 4, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  4. Olivar, Jose (October 29, 2014). "Chico State runner makes Team USA". The Orion. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  5. Bourgeois, Beth (January 29, 2016). "2016 U.S. Paralympics Track And Field National Team Roster Announced". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  6. "Former Chico State athlete Crosby finishes 4th in 400 final of Paralympics". Chico Enterprise-Record. September 17, 2016. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  7. Rhine, Amanda (September 30, 2016). "'LIMITED SIGHT, LIMITLESS DREAMS': CHICO PARALYMPIAN WINS RIO BRONZE". csuchico.edu. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
  8. Lopex, Emily. "Winning at Love". ability360.org. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
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