Abby Craswell (born 17 July 2004) is an Australian Paralympic athletics competitor with cerebral palsy. She competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. [1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 17 July 2004 |
| Sport | |
| Country |  Australia |
| Sport | Athletics |
| Coached by | Sebastian Kuzminski and Andrew Craswell |
Personal
editCraswell was born on 17 July 2004 with cerebral palsy.[2] She attended Moreton Bay College in Brisbane. In 2023, she is currently studying a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours) at Griffith University.[3]
Athletics
editAt the age of eleven, she transitioned from gymnastics to athletics. [4]She is classified as a T36 athlete. She started in athletics in 2015 being coached by her father Andrew.[3]
At the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships, she finished fifth in the Women's 100 m T36 and sixth in Women's 200 m T36. [5] At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she competed in Women's 100 metres T36 and did not qualify for the final. [6]
Her idol is Australian Paralympian Rachael Dodds.[2] Craswell is supported by the Queensland Academy of Sport.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Fearnley Protégé Among Newest Members Of Australian Paralympic Team | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b "On track to success". South East Advertiser (Brisbane, Australia). 25 May 2016.
- ^ a b Australia, Athletics. "Abby Craswell". www.athletics.com.au. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Abby Craswell | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 22 July 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
- ^ "Gold And Another World Title For Paralympic Star | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 24 May 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ "Australian Athletics Results". athletics.possumbility.com. Retrieved 25 September 2024.
- ^ corporateName=, jurisdiction=Queensland; sector=government (28 March 2024). "QAS supported athletes bound for Paris plus highlights from competitions". www.qasport.qld.gov.au. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
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