[2][3] A day after being born, Uhl was determined to have achondroplasia,[2] restricting the growth of her limbs.

She joined the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) and started preparing for the Paralympics.

[3] At twelve years old, she joined the Gator Swim Club with Jennifer Davis as her coach.

According to Davis, "she's just an amazing swimmer — if she were normal size she'd be one of the best in the world, easily — and I would hate to see her lose an opportunity like this.

[3][11] In the 2008 Summer Paralympics, Miranda Uhl won a gold medal in the 200-meter individual medley.