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Kym Crosby

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Born (1993-02-14) February 14, 1993 (age 32)
HometownYuba City, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Kym Crosby
Personal information
Born (1993-02-14) February 14, 1993 (age 32)
Home townYuba City, California, U.S.
EducationCalifornia State University, Chico
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Spouse
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(m. 2017)​
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT13
Events
Turned pro2014
Coached byJoaquim Cruz
Medal record
Women's para athletics
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2016 Rio de Janeiro100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2020 Tokyo100m T13
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2015 Doha200m T13
Silver medal – second place2019 Dubai100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2015 Doha100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2017 London100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2017 London200m T13
Bronze medal – third place2019 Dubai200m T13
Bronze medal – third place2025 New Delhi100m T13
Bronze medal – third place2025 New Delhi200m T13
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 Lima100m T13

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.

Crosby was born on February 14, 1993, in Marysville, California to parents Paul and Pauline Crosby.[1] She was born with albinism which left her legally blind.[2] Upon her brother's encouragement, Crosby competed in track and field during her high school years.[3]

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]

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