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| Country |  Jamaica | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | F57 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Discus throw Javelin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sylvia Grant OD is a Jamaican retired Paralympic athlete who competed in discus throw and javelin events in international track and field competitions, she is known as Jamaica's most decorated female Paralympian. She is a five-time Paralympic medalist, two-time Parapan American Games champion and a World silver medalist.[1][2]
In 2021, Grant announced her retirement after competing for more than 25 years and participating in eight Paralympic games.[3][4]
References
- ^ "Elite Athletes - Jamaica Paralympic Committee". Jamaica Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Sylvia Grant - International Paralympic Committee". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
- ^ "Sylvia Grant retires". zipfm.net. 29 August 2021.
- ^ "Decorated Paralympian Happy and Grateful". Jamaica Information Service. 28 October 2014.
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