Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Short stature
Classification
S6, SB6, SM6
Further personal information
Residence
Spokane, WA, USA
Occupation
Student
Languages
English
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
She was introduced to the sport by coach Teresa Skinner at the St Luke's Rehabilitation Institute in Spokane, WA, United States.
Why this sport?
Her mother says that sports have changed Michelle's life in a positive way: “Being involved in sports has helped her with academics and she’s now a lot more outgoing.”
Club / Team
ParaSport Spokane: United States
General interest
Other sports
She has competed in para-athletics at regional level. (Spokane Valley Online, 22 May 2009)
Impairment
She was born with achondroplasia and is a person of short stature. (The Spokesman Review, 28 May 2009)