Liza Corso

Elizabeth Corso (born July 10, 2003) is an American Paralympic middle-distance runner. She represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1]

Elizabeth Corso
Personal information
Nickname(s)Liza
Born (2003-07-10) July 10, 2003
Home townNewmarket, New Hampshire
Sport
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classT13
Event(s)Middle-distance running
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Track and field
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2020 Tokyo1500 m T13
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2023 Paris1500 m T13

Career

Corso represented the United States in the women's 1500 metres T13 event at the 2020 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal.[2]

Personal life

Corso was born with albinism and is legally blind with 20/200 vision.[3][4]

References
  1. "Elizabeth Corso". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on June 25, 2021. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  2. Lieberman, Stuart (June 24, 2021). "Meet The U.S. Paralympic Women's Track And Field Team For Tokyo". teamusa.org. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  3. "Liza Corso". olympics.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.
  4. Whaley, Mike (November 25, 2020). "Newmarket's Liza Corso one of NH's top runners - despite 20/200 vision". seacoastonline.com. Retrieved August 28, 2021.


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