Kirstie Kasko

Kirstie Kasko (born 13 October 1992) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events.[1][2][3]

Kirstie Kasko
Personal information
NationalityCanadian
Born (1992-10-13) 13 October 1992
High River, AB, Canada
EducationNorthwest College
Red Deer College
Alma materHoly Trinity Academy
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityIntellectual impairment
Disability classS14
ClubOkotoks Masters Swim Club
Medal record
Paralympic swimming
Representing  Canada
INAS Global Games
Bronze medal – third place2011 LiguriaWomen's 200m backstroke
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2011 GuadalajaraWomen's 200m freestyle S14
Gold medal – first place2011 GuadalajaraWomen's 100m backstroke S14
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoWomen's 200m freestyle S14
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoWomen's 100m backstrokes S14
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoWomen's 200m individual medley SM14
Bronze medal – third place2015 TorontoWomen's 100m breaststroke SB14

Kasko took a break from swimming in 2014 when she had blackouts and epileptic seizures at a swimming pool in Calgary. She was diagnosed with epilepsy at age 21. However this was not a surprise as Kirstie had six grand mal seizures at age 2.[4]

References
  1. "Kirstie Kasko - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 June 2020.
  2. "Kirstie Kasko - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 2 June 2020.
  3. "Kirstie Kasko - Swimming Canada". Swimming Canada. 2 June 2020.
  4. "Epilepsy doesn't stop Okotoks resident". Okotoks Today. 14 March 2018.
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