Marylin Hamilton (born 1949) is an American inventor, athlete, and entrepreneur, known as the co-founder of Quickie Wheelchairs.
[citation needed] Her life took a drastic turn in 1978 when, at 29 years old, she suffered a severe accident that left her paraplegic.
[2] Drawing from her background in hang gliding, Hamilton along with Jim Okamoto and Don Helman co-founded Quickie Wheelchairs in 1980.
Their goal was to design a wheelchair that would combine advanced materials, adjustability, and vibrant colors, allowing users to personalize their mobility devices.
She won a silver medal in alpine skiing at the 1982 Paralympics and became the National Wheelchair Tennis Singles Champion in 1982 and 1983.