Noëlle Roorda

Noëlle Roorda is a Dutch Paralympic athlete who competes in the javelin throw at international elite competitions. She is a European champion and has been selected to compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1] She won the silver medal with a personal best of 40.06m.

Noëlle Roorda
Personal information
Born (2000-05-19) 19 May 2000
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF46
Event(s)Javelin throw
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2020 TokyoJavelin throw F46
European Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 BydgoszczJavelin throw F46

Roorda was inspired to take part in athletics by admiring her idol Thomas Röhler.[2]

References

  1. "Noelle Roorda - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 13 August 2021.
  2. "Noelle Roora - Team Para Atletiek (in Dutch)". Team Para Atletiek. 13 August 2021.
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