Sylvia Grant OD is a Jamaican retired Paralympic athlete who competed in discus throw and javelin events in international track and field competitions, she is known as Jamaica's most decorated female Paralympian. She is a five-time Paralympic medalist, two-time Parapan American Games champion and a World silver medalist.[1][2]

Sylvia Grant
Sport
Country Jamaica
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF57
Event(s)Discus throw
Javelin

In 2021, Grant announced her retirement after competing for more than 25 years and participating in eight Paralympic games.[3][4]

References edit

  1. ^ "Elite Athletes - Jamaica Paralympic Committee". Jamaica Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Sylvia Grant - International Paralympic Committee". International Paralympic Committee. 1 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Sylvia Grant retires". zipfm.net. 29 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Decorated Paralympian Happy and Grateful". Jamaica Information Service. 28 October 2014.