Lisa Banta

Lisa Czechowski (née Banta)[1] (born May 29, 1979 in New Jersey) is an American goalball player. Her Paralympic debut won her a silver medal for discus at the 2000 Summer Paralympics; she also competed in goalball at those games. In December 2001 she took part in the torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. As part of the American team she won silver at Goalball at the 2004 Summer Paralympics, gold for Goalball at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and an 8th place finish at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in Goalball.[2][3]

Lisa Czechowski
Personal information
Birth nameLisa Banta
BornMay 29, 1979 (1979-05-29) (age 41)
New Jersey, United States
Spouse(s)Jacob Czechowski
Medal record
Representing  United States
Athletics / Goalball
Paralympic Games
2008 Beijing Women's Goalball
2000 Sydney Women's Discus F12
2004 Athens Women's Goalball

She was born with nystagmus and diagnosed with cone dystrophy while in middle school, both conditions affecting her vision.[1] In high school, she tried various track and field events, eventually moving to shot put and discus. She first became involved with goalball in 1995.[1] She is the daughter of David and Barbara Banta, is married to Jacob Czechowski and has a son Jay Czechowski born July 2, 2014.[3]

References
  1. "Meet the Athletes: Lisa Czechowski". Medal Quest: American athletes and the Paralympic Games. PBS. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
  2. Paralympic team bio
  3. Lisa Banta at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee


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