Allison Jones (athlete)
Allison Jones (born insyd Amarillo, Texas, for May 12, 1984) be Paralympic skier den cyclist give de United States of America.[1][2][3] Na dem born am plus de birth defect proximal femoral focal deficiency (PFFD), wich lef am widout right femur. She undergo surgery for age 7 months make dem amputate ein right foot, wey allow am make she more easily wear prosthetic leg. She receive ein first prosthetic leg for 9 months of age. Allison move from Amarillo, TX go Colorado Springs, CO for age 2 den half.
| Ein sex anaa gender | female  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | United States |
| Name wey dem give am | Allison |
| Family name | Jones |
| Ein date of birth | 12 May 1984 |
| Place dem born am | Amarillo |
| Languages edey speak, rep anaa sign | American English |
| Ein occupation | sport cyclist |
| Educate for | University of Denver |
| Sport | alpine skiing |
| Dema official website | http://www.jonezyrocks.com/ |
Education
editShe get mechanical engineering degree from University of Denver wer na she receive de "Pioneer Award".[4]
Career
editFor de 2006 Winter Paralympics she win gold medal for slalom insyd de standing category. Before dat she win silver medals insyd de super-G den de giant slalom insyd de 2002 Winter Paralympics. She dey live insyd Colorado Springs, Colorado.[5] Chaw of ein Paralympic medals be at skiing, buh she sanso win silver medal for de 2008 Summer Paralympics insyd cycling.[6]
References
edit- ↑ "Allison Jones | American Paralympic Athlete Profiles | Medal Quest | PBS". www.pbs.org. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Allison Jones". www.teamusa.com. May 2, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Paralympic Champ Allison Jones Is Biking Toward Glasgow, Then Paris". www.usparacycling.org. July 26, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
- ↑ JONES Allison Archived October 3, 2018, at the Wayback Machine. Ipc.infostradasports.com. Retrieved on 2013-01-27.
- ↑ Colorado Springs Gazette for March 12 2010. Gazette.com (2010-03-12). Retrieved on 2013-01-27.
- ↑ Adia Waldburger (2008-09-30) Allison Jones scores silver in Beijing. Nl.newsbank.com. Retrieved on 2013-01-27.
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