Samantha Heyison to Represent Team USA at 2024 Paralympics
7/23/2024 12:31:00 PM | Track and Field
The rising sophomore will compete in the shot put and discus in Paris.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – Following her freshman campaign as a member of the Wake Forest track & field team, Samantha Heyison has qualified for the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris, France beginning on Aug. 28 and running through Sept. 8.
"I'm honored and proud to represent Team USA at the Paris Paralympic Games," Heyison said. "I look forward to being alongside my talented teammates as we represent the Stars and Stripes on the biggest international stage in the world of sports and hopefully bring home a medal or two."
Heyison is set to compete in both the discus and shot put for Team USA next month. She was born with constricted band syndrome and started partaking in Para track and field in 2021. The Adamstown, Md.-native was a three-time high school state champion and also played soccer, softball and basketball growing up.
She made her collegiate debut at the Wake Forest Invitational on April 19, 2024 in discus and shot put after training with Wake Forest throws coach Collin Post.
"I'm so proud of Samantha," Post said. "Making the Paralympic team was her main goal this season. She put in a lot of hard work, kept pushing through when things weren't going well, trusted the process, and now she gets to represent Team USA on the biggest stage."
Stay tuned to the Wake Forest Track and Field social accounts as well as GoDeacs.com for updated coverage of Heyison and her time in Paris.
HEYISON CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Social: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | #GoDeacs
"I'm honored and proud to represent Team USA at the Paris Paralympic Games," Heyison said. "I look forward to being alongside my talented teammates as we represent the Stars and Stripes on the biggest international stage in the world of sports and hopefully bring home a medal or two."
Heyison is set to compete in both the discus and shot put for Team USA next month. She was born with constricted band syndrome and started partaking in Para track and field in 2021. The Adamstown, Md.-native was a three-time high school state champion and also played soccer, softball and basketball growing up.
She made her collegiate debut at the Wake Forest Invitational on April 19, 2024 in discus and shot put after training with Wake Forest throws coach Collin Post.
"I'm so proud of Samantha," Post said. "Making the Paralympic team was her main goal this season. She put in a lot of hard work, kept pushing through when things weren't going well, trusted the process, and now she gets to represent Team USA on the biggest stage."
Stay tuned to the Wake Forest Track and Field social accounts as well as GoDeacs.com for updated coverage of Heyison and her time in Paris.
HEYISON CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- 2023 Maryland 4A State Discus & Shot Put Champion
- 2022 Maryland 4A State Discus Champion
- Two-time U.S. Paralympics Track & Field High School Athlete of The Year
- Most recent: 2023 – bronze (Discus Throw F64 - Women, Shot Put F64 - Women)
- Years of participation: Discus Throw F64 - Women 2023; Shot Put F64 - Women 2023
- Medals: 2 (2 bronze)
- Bronze – 2023 (Discus Throw F64 - Women, Shot Put F64 - Women)
Social: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | #GoDeacs
Players Mentioned
Throws
/ Track and FieldWake Forest Football | Oregon State Trailer
Saturday, October 11
Wake Forest Field Hockey Inside the Circle: Episode Four
Friday, October 10
Nate Calmese, Mekhi Mason and Tre'Von Spillers on ACC Network at 2025 ACC Tipoff
Thursday, October 09
Steve Forbes on ACC Network at 2025 ACC Tipoff
Thursday, October 09