Katie Cosgriffe

However, in 2021, she was diagnosed with a neurological disorder that affects her nervous system called Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, leading to her classification as a Para swimmer.

[2] In 2023, she was named Canada's breakout Para swimmer, a recognition of her rapid rise in the sport.

[1] At the 2022 Canada Summer Games, Cosgriffe won seven medals in para-swimming, including six gold.

[2] Cosgriffe recently graduated from high school and has dedicated herself to full-time training ahead of the 2024 Paralympics.

She plans to study business administration and financial math at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario.