[3][4] In 2014 Butterfield was classified as a F51 disability athlete and began competing in regional meets in both the discus and club throw events.

There she competed in the F32/51 club throw, and set a new European record with a distance of 17.68m winning gold in all British podium alongside Josie Pearson and Gemma Prescott.

[6] That season she also competed at the SDS Championships in Perth and threw personal bests in both the discus (9.79m) and the club (19.50m), winning gold in both events.

In the club Butterfield threw 21.44 to set a championship record and push her American rival into silver medal place.

[9] Butterfield was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to field athletics.