Career Highlights

Top finishes:

  • Winner, 2003 and 2004 New York City Marathon
  • Winner, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2008 Los Angeles Marathon.
  • Winner, 2004 and 2005 Boston Marathon
  • Gold Medal, 2004 Athens Paralympic Games: 800 meters
  • Bronze Medals, 2004 Athens Paralympic Games: 5000 meters and Marathon
  • U.S. Paralympic Team member: Sydney, Athens, and Beijing Paralympic Games

Awards and Honors, on the Track:

  • Nominee, 2004 and 2005 ESPY Award: Best Athlete with a Disability
  • Nominee, 2004 Women's Sports Foundation: Sportswoman of the Year
  • Nominee, 2005 Laureus World Sport Award: World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disaibility

Awards and Honors, off the Track:

  • Ambassador, International Paralympic Commitee
  • Winner, 2004 American Association of People with Disabilities Paul Hearne Leadership Award
  • Winner, 2008 American Public Health Association Disability Section Student Leadership Award
  • All time high score, Blauwet Family Iowa Farm Retreat Pie-baking Contest