Kym Crosby
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| Born | February 14, 1993 Marysville, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Yuba City, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | California State University, Chico | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic athletics | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Turned pro | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Joaquim Cruz | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Kym Crosby (born February 14, 1993) is an American para-track and field athlete who competed at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. She won the bronze medal in the 100 metres and set a personal best.
Career
After graduating from River Valley High School, Crosby enrolled in California State University, Chico and competed on their track team.[2] As a junior at Chico, Crosby qualified for the United States Paralympic team[4] and made their 2016 Summer Paralympics roster.[5] In her debut Games, Crosby competed in the T13 100 metres and 400 metres. Although she set a personal record during the 400 meters with a time of 57.26 seconds, Crosby finished fourth in the T13 finals.[6] She garnered greater success in the Women's 100 meters race and earned herself a bronze medal.[7]
Personal life
Crosby became engaged to wheelchair racer Erik Hightower on May 8, 2017.[8]
