[5] In 2016, she is studying a Bachelor of Sports Coaching and Administration at the Australian College of Physical Education in Sydney.

[2] In 2012, she participated her first major international competition when she cycled in the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Los Angeles, where she finished first in the C3 500-metre time trial and 3-kilometre individual pursuit.

[4][7][8] In the lead up to the Paralympics, she participated in the Blenheim Palace festival of cycling time trial event.

[13][14] At the 2015 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships Nottwil, Switzerland, she won a bronze medal in the Women's Time Trial C3.

[17] Kennedy won the gold medal in the Women's 3 km Individual Pursuit at the 2017 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships, Los Angeles, United States.