Jessica Heims

Jessica Heims (born 11 December 1998) is an American Paralympics athlete who competes in discus throw events. [1][2]

Jessica Heims
Personal information
Nickname(s)Jessie
Born (1998-12-11) 11 December 1998
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
ResidenceSwisher, Iowa, United States
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityAmniotic band syndrome
Disability classT64
Event(s)Discus throw
ClubUniversity of Northern Iowa Track Team, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Coached byBill Calloway
Dave Paulsen

Heims was born with amniotic band syndrome and had her left leg amputated below the knee aged one year old. She currently the world record holder in the discus throw in her sports category.[3][4]

References

  1. "Jessica Heims - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 13 May 2020.
  2. "Jessica Heims - Team USA". Team USA. 13 May 2020.
  3. "Jessica Heims - Move United". Move United. 13 May 2020.
  4. "Jessica Heims coping with Paralympics postponement, gearing up for 2021". The Gazette. 26 March 2020.
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