Lisa Banta

Lisa Czechowski (née Banta,[1] born May 29, 1979,[2] in New Jersey) is an American goalball player.

In December 2001 she took part in the torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City.

[4] Born with nystagmus to the family of David and Barbara Banta, and diagnosed with cone dystrophy while in middle school, both conditions affecting her vision.

[1] In high school, she tried various track and field events, eventually moving to shot put and discus.

[1] Czechowski played Little League baseball until she was nine, the only blind competitor during her high school days.