Rachael Morrison

Rachael Morrison (born June 2, 1987) is an American Paralympic athlete. She competes in the discus throw and club throw and holds world records in both events. She won the discus throw at the 2015 World Championships, 2015 Parapan American Games and 2016 Paralympics.[1][2][3]

Rachael Morrison
Morrison at the 2015 Parapan American Games
Personal information
Born (1987-06-02) June 2, 1987
Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.[1]
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF51
Event(s)Discus throw, club throw

Morrison was an active able-bodied athlete before becoming quadriplegic in 2010 due to transverse myelitis, a rare condition that damages the spinal cord. After that she played wheelchair basketball and rugby before changing to athletics in 2014.[1]

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