Zsófia Lengyel B2

Type of Impairment
Visual impairment

Origin of Impairment
Illness

Impairment Details
Her vision is severely impaired due to degenerative retinitis pigmentosa, diagnosed at age seven. She has tunnel vision and night blindness as well.

Start of sporting career
She began para-triathlon after failing to qualify for the 2012 Paralympic Games in para-athletics.

Reason for taking up this sport
She met the national coach of the Hungarian para-triathlon team during a radio interview, who convinced her to start the sport. At first she refused because she was afraid of the long distances, but after competing in an Ironman competition, she accepted the invitation gave triathlon a go.

Ambitions
To participate in the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Most memorable sporting achievement
Winning silver at the 2014 Para Triathlon World Cup in Italy.

Sporting philosophy / motto
“I prove, I struggle, I achieve.”

Awards
The Hungarian Triathlon Federation named her Athlete of the Year and Best Young Athlete of the Year in 2013.

Club
Alba triatlon SE

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Competition Highlights