Kath Proudfoot

Katherine Proudfoot (born 21 April 1977 in Auckland, New Zealand)[1] is a cerebral palsy athlete from Australia competing mainly in throwing events.

[1] She competed in the F36 classification at the 2008, 2012 and the 2016 Summer Paralympics, winning medals at each Game.

[2][3] Following a medical review request in early 2017, she now competes in seated throws in the F32 classification.

[6] She was identified through the Australian Paralympic Committee's Talent Search Program when it visited Newcastle, New South Wales and is now based in Canberra where Aaron Holt coaches her.

[6] At the 2011 IPC Athletics World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand, she won a bronze medal in the Women's Discus F35–36.

Proudfoot at the 2012 London Paralympics
Proudfoot at the 2012 London Paralympics