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Polly Wilson (born 13 January 2004) is an Australian Paralympic swimmer. She competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics..
Personal life
Wilson was born in Ipswich, Queensland on 13 January 2004. She was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine months. She is a learn to swim teacher.
Swimming
She focused on swimming after trying dancing, hockey, gymnastics, cheerleading, and soccer. This was due it being easier to move through water. She was classified in 2016 as a S10 swimmer. Her main events are 400 m freestyle and 100 m butterfly events. She completed at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships, Manchester England where she finished sixth in the Women's 400 m freestyle S10.
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, she competed in three events - Women's 100 m freestyle S10 (13th) , Women's 400 m freestyle S10 (9th)and Women's 100 m butterfly S10 (5th).
She is coached by Kate Sparkes at Yeronga Park SC in Brisbane.
Recognition
Wilson was awarded a Tier 2 Scholarship within the 2024 Sport Australia Hall of Fame Scholarship and Mentoring Program.
References
External links
Swimming Australia Biography
Paralympics Australia Biography