Jessica Rogers
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1997 Sao Carlos, Brazil |
| Height | 18 in (460 mm) (2010) |
| Weight | 45 lb (20 kg) (2011) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair racing Swimming |
| Event(s) | All Events - Track 100 Breastroke - Swimming |
| Team | FISH swim team, McLean, VA |
| Coached by | Andy Ciprano |
Jessica Rogers is an accomplished athlete participating in Wheelchair basketball, wheelchair racing and numerous swimming events. She is also the founder of the Caudal Regression Syndrome Association, or iSACRA, an organization for information sharing, support, and networking.
Awards and achievements
- 2011: Parapan American Games, Guadalajara, Mexico, silver medal 100 M breastroke
- 2011: SPORTS 'N SPOKES Magazine's Junior Athlete of the Year
- 2010: Junior National Champion, 100, 200, 400, 800 M wheelchair track
- 2010: Im Able Foundation's Racing Wheelchair Recipient
- 2010: American Paralympic record holder, women's 100 SCY breaststroke
- 2010: American Paralympic record holder, women's 200 SCY IM
- 2010: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 100 M breastroke
- 2009: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 100 M breastroke
- 2009: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 200 M breastroke
- 2008: National Junior Disability Championships, First place 100Meter, 200Meter, 400Meter wheelchair track[1][2][3][4]
Filmography
Documentaries and other television appearances include:
| First aired | Title | Episode | Distributor | Produced by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2006 | REBUILT: The Human Body Shop | A Child's Courage | Discovery Health Channel | D.T. Slouffman |
| October 2006 | News Report: Kicking For Kids Who Can't | None | WUSA9 News - Washington D.C. area | Emily Smitt |
See also
References
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
We Have a Winnerwas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "AMERICAN RECORDS FOR PARALYMPIC SWIMMERS - March 4, 2011" (PDF). Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "World's Smallest Althete". Reach NYC. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
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External links
- Caudal Regression Syndrome Association- Organization founded by Jessica Rogers
- A Child's Courage - The REBUILT: The Human Body Shop segment featuring Jessica Rogers