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title: Resources | Hannah Dederick
description: Born in Suzhou, China, Hannah Dederick is a standout American Paralympic sprinter. Adopted from an orphanage, she moved to the U.S. where she underwent surgery for spina bifida, setting her on a path to athletics. A competitor at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, Hannah has excelled in international events, including winning multiple golds at the Parapan American Games Santiago 2023 and the World Para Athletics Junior Championships. Her dedication and resilience continue to inspire as she dominates in wheelchair racing.
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# Hannah Dederick

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6/24/24 12:13 PM [Athlete Spotlight](https://impact.paritynow.co/author/hannah-dederick#)

### [ Chasing Dreams and Degrees: Life as a Student and Paralympic Athlete ](https://impact.paritynow.co/chasing-dreams-and-degrees-life-as-a-student-and-paralympic-athlete)

 On the day of the Paralympic Team announcement, I was on the Zoom call waiting for my name to be announced; and just like that, I made my first Paralympic team at the age of 18 and was the youngest wheelchair racer on the U.S Tokyo Paralympic Games ...

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