Rachael Morrison

Rachael Morrison

Morrison at the 2015 Parapan American Games
Personal information
Born (1987-06-02) June 2, 1987
Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.[1]
Height 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)[1]
Weight 160 lb (73 kg)
Sport
Sport Paralympic athletics
Disability class F51
Event(s) Discus throw, club throw

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. He won the discus throw at the 2015 World Championships, 2015 Parapan American Games and 2016 Paralympics.[1][2][3]

Morrison was an active able-bodied athlete before losing control in her legs in 2012 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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