Paige Leonhardt who is an S14 swimmer in the Paralympics has won a silver medal. Despite her disabilities, Paige has proved that hard work, determination, and dedication can push boundaries.
Paige Leonhardt is an Australian swimmer.
She was won a silver medal in the Women’s 100m fly S14. Paige and Ruby Storm both get their medal on the podium for Australia in its final.
What Is Paige Leonhardt’s Disability?
At the age of 5, Paige Leonhardt met with a car accident.
The consequences of the crash were bad. It left her with hemiplegia cerebral palsy on her right side. And also intracranial hypertension, autism, and epilepsy.
It took four years to recover. And still, now, Paige suffers hemorrhages behind her eyes. It is possible that she might lose eyesight in the future.
On Paige Leonhardt’s Parents
Paige Leonhardt’s mother is cancer and a stroke survivor.
Her mother is a four times cancer survivor. The type of cancer she was diagnosed with is not disclosed.
She is also a stroke survivor. On one of Leonhardt’s Instagram posts, she was written beautiful words about her birth giver. She writes, “My brother and I are so proud to know such grace and beauty in this woman.”
Paige added, “Whatever my outcome in Tokyo, I will be wearing the green and gold for you. Thank you for giving me this love and this life, I hope I do you proud”.
She has a younger brother.
Net Worth Of Paige Leonhardt Revealed
Paige Leonhardt will get paid $22,500 for winning a silver medal in the Paralympics.
Previously, Paralympians were paid $7,500 for gold, $5,250 for silver, and $3,750 for bronze medals. But now, this rule has been changed. An Olympian and Paralympian will be equal pay.
This decision was announced in 2018.
The Tokyo Olympics is the first Olympics that has taken place since the rule of getting equal was passed down.
Does Paige Leonhardt Have An Instagram Account?
Yes, Paige Leonhardt has an Instagram account. She has taken it to Instagram to commemorate her win at the Paralympics Games which is currently being held in Tokyo, Japan.
@paige_haleyrose_leonhardt is the official account of Paige.
After her win, she has kept two posts regarding her triumphant win. She wrote, “Silver don’t look to bad at all. Thanks to everyone back home, I love and appreciate you all”.
And on another post, Leonhardt captioned, “Dreams do come true”. She and her partner, Ruby Storm are in hugging each other and sharing an intense emotional rollercoaster moment.
Leonhardt has got 1k followers.
