Beatriz Hatz

Beatriz Alexa Hatz (born October 7, 2000) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in long jump and sprinting events at international track and field competitions.

Beatriz Hatz
Personal information
Born (2000-10-07) 7 October 2000
Littleton, Colorado, United States
Home townLakewood, Colorado, United States
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityFibular hemimelia
Disability classT64
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
Long jump
Coached byKris Mack
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  United States
World Championships
2024 Kobe200m T64
Parapan American Games
2019 Lima100m T64
2019 Lima200m T64
2023 Santiago200m T64
World Junior Championships
2017 Nottwil100m T42-47
2017 Nottwil200m T42-47
2017 NottwilLong jump F42-47

Personal life

She was born without a fibula in her right leg and had the limb amputated below the knee when she was ten months old, she has also had surgical operations to straighten her knees.[1][2]

Career

Hatz began her athletic career when she encouraged by a friend to take part in track and field. She was named US Paralympic High School Athlete of the Year in 2018.[3][4]

References

  1. "Beatriz Hatz – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on 16 July 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
  2. "Beatriz Hatz – Team USA". Team USA. 16 July 2022. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021.
  3. "Beatriz Hatz – Living with Amplitude". Living with Amplitude. 16 July 2022.
  4. "Track Athlete Beatriz Hatz Making Waves, Shoots For 2020 Paralympics". CBS News. 3 February 2019.
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