Noëlle Roorda

Noëlle Roorda (born 19 May 2000) is a Dutch Paralympic athlete who competes in the javelin throw at international elite competitions. She is a European champion and has been selected to compete at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.[1] She won the silver medal with a personal best of 40.06m.

Noëlle Roorda
Personal information
Born (2000-05-19) 19 May 2000
Amstelveen, Netherlands
Height1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Sport
Country Netherlands
SportParalympic athletics
Disability classF46
EventJavelin throw
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  Netherlands
Paralympic Games
2020 TokyoJavelin throw F46
World Championships
2024 KobeJavelin throw F46
European Championships
2021 BydgoszczJavelin throw F46

Roorda was inspired to take part in athletics by admiring her idol Thomas Röhler.[2]

References

  1. "Noelle Roorda - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. Archived from the original on 13 August 2021. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. "Noelle Roora - Team Para Atletiek (in Dutch)". Team Para Atletiek. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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