Felicity Johnson
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Medal record
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Felicity Jane Johnson
Personal
Felicity Jane Johnson was born on 30 May 1971 with a visual impairment.[1][2] Her early sporting career was as a track and field athlete and she won two silver medals in the 800 m at the FESPIC Games. She is employed as a support worker with Can Do for Kids, an organisation established for children with sensory disabilities.[1]
Career
Johnson won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Games in the Women's 1 km Time Trial B VI 1–3 event with her pilot Katie Parker.[3] At the 2012 London Paralympics, she won a gold medal in the Women's 1 km Time Trial B with her pilot Stephanie Morton.[3]
In 2014, she was paired with pilot Holly Takos and competed in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games where the South Australian duo placed fourth.
Recognition
Johnson won the National Achievement Award for Best Newcomer in 2007, and was twice named Blind Sportsperson of the Year, in 2010 and 2011.
References
- ^ a b c "Felicity Johnson". Australian Paralympic Committee Team Profile. Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
- ^ a b "Australia Day honours list 2014: in full". Daily Telegraph. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ a b "Felicity Johnson". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 18 October 2012.
- ^ "Freney favourite to win top Paralympian". Australian Associated Press. 5 November 2012. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 5 November 2012.
External links
- Felicity Johnson at the International Paralympic Committee
- Australian Paralympic Committee Team Profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 2012-07-04)
- Cycling Australia Profile at the Wayback Machine (archived 2013-03-19)