Elizabeth Scott (swimmer)
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Elizabeth Scott is a United States Paralympian
. She learned how to swim at age 5, and became so proficient that she was elected as captain of her college swim team (Ball State), where she also set school records and won a conference title. She earned a place on the Dean’s list while studying Sport Administration and Adapted Physical Education.
Few athletes have been so proficient in their sport. Beth earned 17 Paralympic medals (10 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze) in three Paralympic Games between 1992 and 2000 (Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney).
Sydney, 2000 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Atlanta, 1996 1 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze
Barcelona, 1992 7 gold, seven world records
In 1993 and 1996, she was chosen as the USOC Blind Athlete of the Year.
Paralympian
A Paralympian is an athlete who has participated in the Paralympic Games.A Paralympic athlete has a physical disability. The disability can be amputation, spinal cord injuries, visual impairment or cerebral palsy. An exception is the sighted guides for athletes with a visual impairment...
. She learned how to swim at age 5, and became so proficient that she was elected as captain of her college swim team (Ball State), where she also set school records and won a conference title. She earned a place on the Dean’s list while studying Sport Administration and Adapted Physical Education.
Few athletes have been so proficient in their sport. Beth earned 17 Paralympic medals (10 gold, 2 silver and 5 bronze) in three Paralympic Games between 1992 and 2000 (Barcelona, Atlanta and Sydney).
Sydney, 2000 2 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Atlanta, 1996 1 gold, 1 silver, 4 bronze
Barcelona, 1992 7 gold, seven world records
In 1993 and 1996, she was chosen as the USOC Blind Athlete of the Year.