Jessica Heims

Jessica Heims
Personal information
NicknameJessie
Born (1998-12-11) 11 December 1998
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Weight61 kg (134 lb)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityAmniotic band syndrome
T64
Event
Discus throw
ClubUniversity of Northern Iowa Track Team, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Coached byBill Calloway
Dave Paulsen
Medal record
Women's para athletics
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2025 New DelhiDiscus throw F64
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2019 LimaDiscus throw F64
World Junior Championship
Gold medal – first place2017 NottwilDiscus throw F44
Bronze medal – third place2017 Nottwil200m T44

Jessica Heims (born 11 December 1998) is an American Paralympics athlete who competes in discus throw events.[1][2] She is currently the world record holder in the discus throw in her sports category.[3]

Personal life

Heims was born with amniotic band syndrome and had her left leg amputated below the knee aged one year old.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Jessica Heims - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 13 May 2020.
  2. ↑ "Jessica Heims - Team USA". Team USA. 13 May 2020. Archived from the original on June 15, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Jessica Heims - Move United". Move United. 13 May 2020.
  4. ↑ "Jessica Heims coping with Paralympics postponement, gearing up for 2021". The Gazette. 26 March 2020.
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