[1] In 2007 Egan underwent surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, causing complex regional pain syndrome[2] among other conditions, due to nerve trauma.

As a result, she had to give up her career as a lawyer, and needs to use a wheelchair.

[3][4] Before her disability Egan took part in able-bodied sport.

[1][2] In 2010, she came first in both the International Triathlon Union World and European championships.

[7] Egan was aiming to participate in the 2016 Summer Paralympics.