Just 15 years old, Izzy is one of the fastest T54 female wheelchair racers in the world. She is developing fast and aiming for LA28!
You decide who will be named Youth Athlete of the Year, featured in a 3BRAND ad in Sports Illustrated, and take home $25,000
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"I love that it is an individual sport and it’s up to me to have a good performance. What I put in to it is what I get out of it. I don’t have to worry about anything or anyone but doing my best."
Izzy is inspired by USA Paralympians Susannah Scaroni and Cheri Madsen. Both have been so supportive and helpful to Izzy on her journey. They have also paved the way for younger racers in this sport and continue to give back, encourage, teach, and cheer on the next generation on a regular basis. Izzy is also inspired by her Texas Parasport teammates because of their dedication to the sport.
In Izzy's first international competition in Mexico, she beat a seasoned Mexican Paralympian to win the gold in the 5000m race (with a huge PR) qualifying her for the USA Track & Field National Championships. This was after her first season of high school track where she often raced alone (no other wheelchair racers in our district) on tracks less suited for wheelchair racers. She was beginning to think she might be sliding backwards instead of making progress. This was a huge confidence boost.
Vote for Izzy to become the Youth Athlete of the Year while supporting two great causes! Cast your free daily vote below, or make an even bigger impact when you vote by donation—supporting the V Foundation for Cancer Research and Why Not You Foundation.
Limited-time: 2X votes ends on Sun 9/14 at 9PM PDT
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