At the age of 16, Elizabeth was diagnosed with Stargardt’s disease, a juvenile form of macular degeneration, which led to the loss of her vision. This did not stop her determination and motivation to compete on a world scale. In 2003, Elizabeth went on to race in her first triathlon, a sprint, but unfortunately crashed three times. This did not stop her at all. In fact, she was more focused than ever.
Career Highlights:
- 2nd place 2019 Banyoles World Cup
- 2nd place 2018 WPS Yokohama
- 2nd place 2018 WPS Edmonton
- 2nd place 2017 Edmonton ITU World Paratriathlon Series;
- Winner of the 2017 USA Paratriathlon National Championships;
- Winner of the 2017 Gold Coast ITU World Paratriathlon Series;
- Winner of the 2017 Sarasota CAMTRI Paratriathlon American Championships; and
- 4th place at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
