Before competing in Paris, Heyison won her third state discus title in Maryland and her first state title in shot put. She graduated from Urbana High School in May and now competes as a thrower at Wake Forest University.

Natural Talent

Kym Crosby has always been willing to try new things.

A three-time Paralympic bronze medalist as a visually impaired sprinter, Crosby began training as a Para-cyclist last year and is hoping to compete in two different sports in the Paralympics this summer.

She may have found a third sport to pursue as well. The 30-year-old recently tried archery for the first time and hit a bull’s-eye with her first arrow.

“Don’t be afraid to try something new,” Crosby wrote. “You never know what you’re going to be good at or could work hard towards getting better at.”

Roundup: After A Landmark 2023, It’s Officially A Paralympic Year

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