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{{short description|American Paralympic swimmer}}
{{short description|American Paralympic swimmer}}
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[[File:Mallory Weggemann and John B. Emerson on the roof of the US Embassy in Berlin (2).jpg|thumb|260px|Mallory Weggemann in [[Berlin]], with Ambassador [[John B. Emerson]] (2015)]]
'''Mallory Weggemann''' (born March 26, 1989) is an American Paralympic swimmer.


==Career==
'''Mallory Weggemann''' (born March 26, 1989) is a Paralympic swimmer from the USA. She became a [[Thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]]-[[Spinal cord injury#Complete and incomplete injuries|complete]] paraplegic after an epidural injection to treat [[postherpetic neuralgia|post-shingles back pain]] in 2008.<ref name="swimming to greatness">{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/08/12/mallory.weggemann.swimming/index.html|title=Athlete swimming to greatness after paralysis|publisher=CNN|date=21 August 2011|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="sportsfeelgood">[http://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.com/2009/08/20/paralympic-swimmer-mallory-weggemann-sets-world-record/ Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann sets US record] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708193353/http://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.com/2009/08/20/paralympic-swimmer-mallory-weggemann-sets-world-record/ |date=2011-07-08 }}</ref><ref name="classification busted" /> She broke many world records in the [[S7 (classification)|S7 classification]], and won multiple gold medals at the [[IPC Swimming World Championships]] in 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.swimmingworldmagazine.com/events/2010-ipc-world-swimming-championships|title=2010 IPC Swimming World Championships: Recaps and Results|publisher=Swimmers World Magazine|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> At the [[2012 Summer Paralympics|2012 Paralympics]], she was controversially reclassified to [[S8 (classification)|S8]], a class for swimmers with less impairment.<ref name="classification busted">{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19429915|title=Paralympics: Mallory Weggemann shocked by classification change|publisher=BBC|accessdate=4 February 2013|quote=I'm a T10 complete paraplegic, I have no feeling or movement from my belly button down and I'm competing against people who are bi-lateral double amputees below the knee, who have, from below the knee up, full function.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/31/sport/london-2012-paralympics-classification-arlen/index.html|title=The thin line: Paralympic classification causes controversy|publisher=CNN|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> She won the S8 50 metre freestyle event in a new Paralympic record time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/World/31871.asp|title=2012 London Paralympics: Mallory Weggemann Earns Redemption With Gold Medal After Reclassification|publisher=Swimming World Magazine|date=2 September 2012|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref>
She became a [[Thoracic spinal nerve 10|T10]]-[[Spinal cord injury#Complete and incomplete injuries|complete]] paraplegic after an epidural injection to treat [[postherpetic neuralgia|post-shingles back pain]] in 2008.<ref name="swimming to greatness">{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/08/12/mallory.weggemann.swimming/index.html|title=Athlete swimming to greatness after paralysis|publisher=CNN|date=21 August 2011|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref><ref name="sportsfeelgood">[http://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.com/2009/08/20/paralympic-swimmer-mallory-weggemann-sets-world-record/ Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann sets US record] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110708193353/http://www.sportsfeelgoodstories.com/2009/08/20/paralympic-swimmer-mallory-weggemann-sets-world-record/ |date=2011-07-08 }}</ref><ref name="classification busted" /> She broke many world records in the [[S7 (classification)|S7 classification]], and won multiple gold medals at the [[IPC Swimming World Championships]] in 2009 and 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://tv.swimmingworldmagazine.com/events/2010-ipc-world-swimming-championships|title=2010 IPC Swimming World Championships: Recaps and Results|publisher=Swimmers World Magazine|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> At the [[2012 Summer Paralympics|2012 Paralympics]], she was controversially reclassified to [[S8 (classification)|S8]], a class for swimmers with less impairment.<ref name="classification busted">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/disability-sport/19429915|title=Paralympics: Mallory Weggemann shocked by classification change|work=BBC Sport |accessdate=4 February 2013|quote=I'm a T10 complete paraplegic, I have no feeling or movement from my belly button down and I'm competing against people who are bi-lateral double amputees below the knee, who have, from below the knee up, full function.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://edition.cnn.com/2012/08/31/sport/london-2012-paralympics-classification-arlen/index.html|title=The thin line: Paralympic classification causes controversy|date=August 31, 2012 |publisher=CNN|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref> She won the S8 50 metre freestyle event in a new Paralympic record time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/World/31871.asp|title=2012 London Paralympics: Mallory Weggemann Earns Redemption With Gold Medal After Reclassification|publisher=Swimming World Magazine|date=2 September 2012|accessdate=5 February 2013}}</ref>


Just under four months after becoming paralyzed Mallory was back in the pool, with her eyes on Gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Having achieved that goal, she decided it was time to chase her ultimate dream, to walk again. For years, this was something that was deemed impossible, but a new possibility arose and in order to achieve her goal, Mallory reached out to the public to ask for their support through a crowd funding Indiegogo campaign. On November 16, 2013 Mallory was able to "walk" again for the first time in nearly six years, with the aid of customized leg braces and forearm crutches.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/disability-sport/25100648|title=Paralympic star Mallory Weggemann walks for second time|publisher=BBC|accessdate= 19 March 2014}}</ref> {{Citation needed span|text=Although Mallory's wheelchair will never be replaced by her braces and crutches, they have allowed her to have short moments of upright mobility and the freedom of standing at her 5' 9" stature again.|date=March 2018}}
Just under four months after becoming paralyzed Mallory was back in the pool, with her eyes on gold at the [[2012 Paralympic Games]]. Having achieved that goal, she decided it was time to chase her dream, to walk again. For years, this was something that was deemed impossible, but a new possibility arose and in order to achieve her goal, Mallory reached out to the public to ask for their support through a crowd funding Indiegogo campaign. On November 16, 2013, Mallory was able to "walk" again for the first time in nearly six years, with the aid of customized leg braces and forearm crutches.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/0/disability-sport/25100648|title=Paralympic star Mallory Weggemann walks for second time|work=BBC Sport |accessdate= 19 March 2014}}</ref> {{Citation needed span|text=Although Mallory's wheelchair will never be replaced by her braces and crutches, they have allowed her to have short moments of upright mobility.|date=March 2018}}


Currently, Weggemann continues to train in pursuit of the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and actively building upon her career outside of the pool through motivational speaking and other public appearances around the world. Mallory will also be featured in "The Current," a documentary produced by Make A Hero, a non-profit organization focused on inspiring individuals with disabilities to enjoy the freedom of adaptive sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/video/today/54583002#54583002|title=Mallory Weggemann Shares Inspiring Story with the Today Show|publisher=NBC|accessdate= 19 March 2014}}</ref>
Weggemann trained for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and actively building upon her career outside of the pool through motivational speaking. Mallory was featured in "The Current," a documentary produced by Make A Hero, a non-profit organization focused on inspiring individuals with disabilities to enjoy the freedom of adaptive sports.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.today.com/video/today/54583002#54583002|title=Mallory Weggemann Shares Inspiring Story with the Today Show|publisher=NBC|accessdate= 19 March 2014}}</ref>

In June 2021 the US announced the 34 Paralympic swimmers who would be going to the delayed [[2020 Summer Paralympics]] in Tokyo. The women's team was Weggemann, [[Jessica Long]], [[McKenzie Coan]], [[Rebecca Meyers]] and [[Elizabeth Marks]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=22 June 2021|title=United States name 34 swimmers on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic team|url=https://www.insidethegames.biz/articles/1109329/tokyo-2020-paralympics-swimming-us|access-date=2021-06-28|website=www.insidethegames.biz}}</ref> Weggmann would go on to win several medals and break two records during the Tokyo Games.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Former Swimmer Wins Gold at Paralympics|url=https://gardner-webb.edu/news/former-swimmer-wins-gold-at-paralympics/|access-date=2022-01-05|website=Gardner-Webb University|language=en-US}}</ref>

On April 14, 2022, Weggemann was named to the roster to represent the United States at the [[2022 World Para Swimming Championships]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.teamusa.org/USParaSwimming/Features/2022/April/14/US-Paralympics-Swimming-Nominates-25-athletes-to-World-Championship-Roster |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516011227/https://www.teamusa.org/USParaSwimming/Features/2022/April/14/US-Paralympics-Swimming-Nominates-25-athletes-to-World-Championship-Roster |url-status=dead |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |title=U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nominates 25 athletes to World Championship Roster |website=teamusa.org |first=Kristen |last=Gowdy |date=April 14, 2022 |access-date=April 14, 2022}}</ref>


==Honors and awards==
==Honors and awards==
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* USA Swimming Disabled Swimmer of the Year ([[Trischa Zorn|Trischa L. Zorn]] Award) - 2009, 2010, 2011
* USA Swimming Disabled Swimmer of the Year ([[Trischa Zorn|Trischa L. Zorn]] Award) - 2009, 2010, 2011
* [[Best Female Athlete with a Disability ESPY Award]] - 2011
* [[Best Female Athlete with a Disability ESPY Award]] - 2011

==Personal life==

She lives in [[Eagan, Minnesota]].<ref name="Team USA">[https://web.archive.org/web/20120426080221/http://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/WE/Mallory-Weggemann.aspx Team USA: Mallory Weggemann]</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{IPC|id=mallory-weggemann|id2=871372}}
* {{Team USA|new_id=mallory-weggemann-841526|old_id=WE/Mallory-Weggemann|archive=20220131170739}}
* [http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/08/12/mallory.weggemann.swimming/index.html Athlete swimming to greatness after paralysis]
* [http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/08/12/mallory.weggemann.swimming/index.html Athlete swimming to greatness after paralysis]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNOL9RRvm8 Mallory Weggemann on Trans World Sport]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNNOL9RRvm8 Mallory Weggemann on Trans World Sport]
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{{Footer USA Swimming 2016 Summer Paralympics}}
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{{Footer USA Swimming 2020 Summer Paralympics}}
{{ESPY Female Athlete with a Disability}}
{{ESPY Female Athlete with a Disability}}


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Latest revision as of 21:43, 3 February 2024

Mallory Weggemann
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1989-03-26) March 26, 1989 (age 35)[1]
Lawrence, Kansas, U.S.[2]
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[3]
Websitemalloryweggemannusa.com
Sport
SportSwimming
DisabilityParaplegia
Disability classS7, SB6, SM7
ClubFINIS & JOLYN [1]
Coached bySteve Van Dyne[1]
Medal record
Representing  United States
Swimming
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 200m ind. medley SM7
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo 100m backstroke S7
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo 50m butterfly S7
Gold medal – first place 2012 London 50m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London 4×100m medley relay 34pts
World Championships (SC)
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 50m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 50m butterfly S7
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 100m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 400m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2009 Rio de Janeiro 4x50m freestyle relay 20pts
World Championships (LC)
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 50m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 100m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 400m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 50m butterfly S7
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 100m breaststroke SB6
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 200m ind. medley SM7
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 4x100m freestyle relay 34pts
Gold medal – first place 2010 Eindhoven 4x100m medley relay 34pts
Gold medal – first place 2019 London 50m freestyle S7
Gold medal – first place 2019 London 50m butterfly S7
Silver medal – second place 2010 Eindhoven 100m backstroke S7
Silver medal – second place 2019 London 200m ind. medley SM7
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto 100m freestyle S8
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto 200m ind. medley SM8
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto 50m freestyle S8
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto 400m freestyle S8
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Toronto 100m backstroke S8
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Santiago 200m ind. medley SM7
Mallory Weggemann in Berlin, with Ambassador John B. Emerson (2015)

Mallory Weggemann (born March 26, 1989) is an American Paralympic swimmer.

Career[edit]

She became a T10-complete paraplegic after an epidural injection to treat post-shingles back pain in 2008.[4][5][6] She broke many world records in the S7 classification, and won multiple gold medals at the IPC Swimming World Championships in 2009 and 2010.[7] At the 2012 Paralympics, she was controversially reclassified to S8, a class for swimmers with less impairment.[6][8] She won the S8 50 metre freestyle event in a new Paralympic record time.[9]

Just under four months after becoming paralyzed Mallory was back in the pool, with her eyes on gold at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Having achieved that goal, she decided it was time to chase her dream, to walk again. For years, this was something that was deemed impossible, but a new possibility arose and in order to achieve her goal, Mallory reached out to the public to ask for their support through a crowd funding Indiegogo campaign. On November 16, 2013, Mallory was able to "walk" again for the first time in nearly six years, with the aid of customized leg braces and forearm crutches.[10] Although Mallory's wheelchair will never be replaced by her braces and crutches, they have allowed her to have short moments of upright mobility.[citation needed]

Weggemann trained for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and actively building upon her career outside of the pool through motivational speaking. Mallory was featured in "The Current," a documentary produced by Make A Hero, a non-profit organization focused on inspiring individuals with disabilities to enjoy the freedom of adaptive sports.[11]

In June 2021 the US announced the 34 Paralympic swimmers who would be going to the delayed 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. The women's team was Weggemann, Jessica Long, McKenzie Coan, Rebecca Meyers and Elizabeth Marks.[12] Weggmann would go on to win several medals and break two records during the Tokyo Games.[13]

On April 14, 2022, Weggemann was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships.[14]

Honors and awards[edit]

Personal life[edit]

She lives in Eagan, Minnesota.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "IPC infostradasports: Mallory Weggemann". Archived from the original on March 20, 2014. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  2. ^ a b Team USA: Mallory Weggemann
  3. ^ "Mallory Weggeman: Turning the odds, in and out of the pool". American Public Media. October 2, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ^ "Athlete swimming to greatness after paralysis". CNN. August 21, 2011. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  5. ^ Paralympic swimmer Mallory Weggemann sets US record Archived 2011-07-08 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ a b "Paralympics: Mallory Weggemann shocked by classification change". BBC Sport. Retrieved February 4, 2013. I'm a T10 complete paraplegic, I have no feeling or movement from my belly button down and I'm competing against people who are bi-lateral double amputees below the knee, who have, from below the knee up, full function.
  7. ^ "2010 IPC Swimming World Championships: Recaps and Results". Swimmers World Magazine. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  8. ^ "The thin line: Paralympic classification causes controversy". CNN. August 31, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  9. ^ "2012 London Paralympics: Mallory Weggemann Earns Redemption With Gold Medal After Reclassification". Swimming World Magazine. September 2, 2012. Retrieved February 5, 2013.
  10. ^ "Paralympic star Mallory Weggemann walks for second time". BBC Sport. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  11. ^ "Mallory Weggemann Shares Inspiring Story with the Today Show". NBC. Retrieved March 19, 2014.
  12. ^ "United States name 34 swimmers on Tokyo 2020 Paralympic team". www.insidethegames.biz. June 22, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  13. ^ "Former Swimmer Wins Gold at Paralympics". Gardner-Webb University. Retrieved January 5, 2022.
  14. ^ Gowdy, Kristen (April 14, 2022). "U.S. Paralympics Swimming Nominates 25 athletes to World Championship Roster". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on May 16, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.

External links[edit]

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