Melinda Vernon

Melinda Louise Vernon (born 27 September 1985) is an Australian female deaf track and field athlete, triathlete as well as a swimmer. She competed at the 2009 Summer Deaflympics and in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics representing Australia. Vernon won 2 gold, 1 silver and a bronze medal in the Deaflympic events she had competed in Athletic events.[1][2]

Melinda Vernon
Personal information
Born (1985-09-27) 27 September 1985
Sport
SportTrack and field, Triathlon, Swimming
Medal record
Women's Athletics
Representing  Australia
Deaflympics
2009 Taipei10000m
2009 Taipei5000m
2013 Sofia10000m
2013 Sofia5000m

Vernon relies solely on her vision as she is profoundly deaf in both ears. Louise Vernon was also a 2 time Sportswoman of the Year Finalist in 2008 and in 2009.[3]

She has also been competing at the ITU World Triathlon Series.[4]

References
  1. "Athletes | Deaflympics". www.deaflympics.com. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. "5 Minutes with Triathlete Melinda Vernon | The Saucony Blog". www.saucony.com.au. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  3. "Melinda Vernon first woman in City2Surf". Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  4. Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Melinda Vernon | ITU World Triathlon Series". ITU World Triathlon Series. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
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