Sylvia Grant
| Sport | |
|---|---|
| Country |  Jamaica |
| Sport | Paralympic athletics |
| Disability class | F57 |
| Event(s) | Discus throw Javelin |
Medal record | |
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[edit]
- ^ "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.
Categories:
- Living people
- Paralympic athletes for Jamaica
- Jamaican female discus throwers
- Jamaican female javelin throwers
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2000 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
- Athletes (track and field) at the 2020 Summer Paralympics
- Medalists at the 1988 Summer Paralympics
- Medalists at the 1992 Summer Paralympics
- Medalists at the 1996 Summer Paralympics
- Paralympic silver medalists for Jamaica
- Paralympic bronze medalists for Jamaica
- Medalists at the 1999 Parapan American Games
- Medalists at the 2003 Parapan American Games
- Medalists at the 2007 Parapan American Games
- Medalists at the 2011 Parapan American Games
- Medalists at the World Para Athletics Championships