Kirstie Kasko

Kirstie Kasko (born 13 October 1992) is a Canadian Paralympic swimmer who competes in international level events.[1][2][3]

Kirstie Kasko
Personal information
Born (1992-10-13) 13 October 1992
High River, AB, Canada
EducationNorthwest College
Red Deer College
Alma materHoly Trinity Academy
Height1.67 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight55 kg (121 lb)
Sport
Country Canada
SportParalympic swimming
DisabilityIntellectual impairment
Disability classS14
ClubOkotoks Masters Swim Club

Kasko took a break from swimming in 2014 when she had blackouts and epileptic seizures at a swimming pool in Calgary. She was diagnosed with epilepsy aged two after suffering from six grand mal seizures at a young age.[4]

References

  1. "Kirstie Kasko - IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. 2 June 2020.
  2. "Kirstie Kasko - Canadian Paralympic Committee". Canadian Paralympic Committee. 2 June 2020.
  3. "Kirstie Kasko - Swimming Canada". Swimming Canada. 2 June 2020.
  4. "Epilepsy doesn't stop Okotoks resident". Okotoks Today. 14 March 2018.
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