Terry Hayes (fencer)

Terry Hayes (born August 16, 1958) is an American wheelchair fencer. She competed at the 2020 Summer Paralympics .[1]

Terry Hayes
Personal information
National teamUSA Paralympic Team
Born (1958-08-16) August 16, 1958
Fremont, Nebraska
Height5 ft 2 in (157 cm)
Weight100 lb (45 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportWheelchair fencing
Event(s)Wheelchair Foil, Wheelchair Epee, Wheelchair Saber
ClubSouthwest Florida Fencing Academy
Zeljkovic Fencing Academy
Coached byCharles B. Johnson, Brent M. Myers, Mickey Zeljkovic

Life

She graduated from Tidewater Community College, Barton College, Old Dominion University, and George Mason University,[2] and competes in épée, foil and sabre. In 2012, she was diagnosed with Primary cerebellar degeneration[3][4]

She competed at the 2018 IWAS Wheelchair Fencing American Championship,[4] and 2019 Wheelchair Fencing World Championships.[5] Hayes and teammate Shelby Jensen are the first Americans to qualify in all three weapons in the Paralympics. At age 63, she was the oldest member of the Team USA Paralympic team. She is coached by Charles B. Johnson and Dr. Brent M. Myers of Southwest Florida Fencing Academy and Mickey Zeljkovic of Zeljkovic Fencing Academy.

References
  1. "Wheelchair Fencing HAYES Terry - Tokyo 2020 Paralympics". .. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  3. Schultz, Ken (2021-08-17). "Out Paralympian refused to let a brain disorder crush her athletic dreams". Outsports. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  4. Handel, Craig. "'Not acceptable': North Fort Myers woman takes a sword to paralysis". The News-Press. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  5. "Terry Hayes". USA Fencing. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
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