Jessica Rogers
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 9, 1997 Sao Carlos, Brazil |
| Height | 18 in (46 cm) (2010) |
| Weight | 45 lb (20 kg) (2011) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair racing Swimming |
| Event(s) | All Events - Track 100 Breaststroke - Swimming |
| Team | FISH swim team, McLean, VA |
| Coached by | Andy Ciprano |
Jessica Rogers is an American Wheelchair basketballer, wheelchair racer and swimmer. She is also the founder of the Caudal Regression Syndrome Association, or iSACRA, an organization for information sharing, support, and networking.
Early life
Rogers was born in Brazil where she spent the first part of her life in an isolated crib in a care facility for adults with severe cognitive limitations. At 14 months old she was adopted into a singleparent household with many siblings who have different disabilities. Jessica was born with the rare condition of lumbo sacral agenesis/caudal regression syndrome and has had bilateral leg amputations due to the condition. Her spine ends at approximately T 7-10, which caused some paralysis. Jessica was born with one kidney and a very small lower anatomy, a common trait associated with caudal regression syndrome.
Awards and achievements
- 2013: International Wheelchair Amputee Sports Junior World Games selectee for US Junior Team, paratriathalon, swimming and track
- 2013: National Wave triathlete, US National Paratriathalon Championships, Austin, Texas
- 2013: National Junior Disability Championships, Rochester, Minnesota, First place 100, 200, 400, 800, 1500 meter wheelchair track, first place 50 m back, breast, fly, free, 100 m breast, 100 m free swimming
- 2013: National Junior Disability Championships, Rochester, Minnesota, Female Track Athlete Spirit of Excellence Award
- 2011: Parapan American Games, Guadalajara, Mexico, silver medal 100 m breaststroke
- 2011: SPORTS 'N SPOKES Magazine's Junior Athlete of the Year
- 2011: Founded iSACRA, an international organization for information and support of individuasl with sacral agenesis/caudal regression snydrome
- 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 breaststroke
- 2009: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 100 m breaststroke
- 2009: Canadian American Paralympic National Champion women's 200 m breaststroke
- 2008: National Junior Disability Championships, First place 100Meter, 200Meter, 400Meter wheelchair track[1][2][3]
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 | N/A | WUSA9 News - Washington D.C. area | Emily Smitt |
See also
References
- ^ "About Us". Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "AMERICAN RECORDS FOR PARALYMPIC SWIMMERS - March 4, 2011" (PDF). Retrieved March 28, 2011.
- ^ "World's Smallest Athlete". Reach NYC. November 23, 2011. Retrieved November 30, 2011.
http://pvamag.com/sns/article/3739/2011_junior_athlete_of_the_year
External links
- international Sacral Agenesis/Caudal Regression Association - an organization founded by Jessica Rogers
- A Child's Courage - The REBUILT: The Human Body Shop segment featuring Jessica Rogers