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Jessica Heims

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Jessica Heims
Personal information
NicknameJessie
Born (1998-12-11) 11 December 1998 (age 25)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityAmniotic band syndrome
Disability classT64
EventDiscus throw
ClubUniversity of Northern Iowa Track Team, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Coached byBill Calloway
Dave Paulsen
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  United States
World Para Athletics Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Nottwil Women's discus throw F44
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Nottwil Women's 200m T44
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Women's discus throw F64

Jessica Heims (born 11 December 1998) is an American Paralympics athlete who competes in discus throw events.[1][2]

Heims was born with amniotic band syndrome and had her left leg amputated below the knee aged one year old. She is currently the world record holder in the discus throw in her sports category.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "Jessica Heims - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 13 May 2020.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Jessica Heims - Team USA". Team USA. 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017.
  3. ^ "Jessica Heims - Move United". Move United. 13 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Jessica Heims coping with Paralympics postponement, gearing up for 2021". The Gazette. 26 March 2020.