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Natalie Sims (swimmer)

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Natalie Sims
Personal information
Born (1997-06-06) 6 June 1997 (age 27)
Edina, Minnesota, United States
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight145 lb (66 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityAmelia
Disability classS9, SB9, SM9
ClubUniversity of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Coached byRichard Pein
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Mixed 4×100 m freestyle relay 34pts
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Mexico City Women's 4x100m freestyle relay
Gold medal – first place 2017 Mexico City Women's 4x100m medley relay
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City Women's 50m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City Women's 100m freestyle S9
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Mexico City Women's 400m freestyle S9
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Women's 100m freestyle S9
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima Women's 4x100m freestyle relay
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima Women's 100m butterfly S9
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Lima Women's 200m individual medley SM9

Natalie Sims (born 6 June 1997) is an American Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events. She was born without her right hand.[1][2][3]

Personal life

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She is the cousin of Dragomir Cioroslan who is a bronze medalist at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Natalie Sims - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. May 24, 2020.[dead link]
  2. ^ "UW-La Crosse swimmer brings home four medals from Parapan American Games". wxow.com. September 30, 2019.
  3. ^ "Natalie Sims: Giving her all in and out of the pool". Shriners International. September 22, 2016.
  4. ^ "Natalie Sims - Team USA Profile". United States Olympic Committee. May 24, 2020. Archived from the original on December 29, 2015.