Saige Harper
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| Born | April 22, 2002[1] Easthampton, Massachusetts, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
| Education | Sacred Heart University | ||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | ||||||||||||||
| Weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Pararowing | ||||||||||||||
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Saige Harper (born April 22, 2002) is an American pararower. She represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
Early life and education
[edit]Harper attended Easthampton High School in Easthampton, Massachusetts. During her swimming career in high school she was a three-time team MVP, MIAA Division 2 state qualifier, and co-captain for the 2018–19 season.[2] She was a competitive swimmer for 15 years before switching to rowing.[3] She attends Sacred Heart University and is a member of the rowing team.[4]
Career
[edit]Harper made her international debut for the United States at the 2022 World Rowing Championships in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event.[5] On July 2, 2023, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2023 World Rowing Championships.[6] She won a silver medal in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event with a time of 7:25.01.[7] On January 17, 2024, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[8][9]
Personal life
[edit]Harper was involved in a tubing accident on the Connecticut River in 2015 when the tow rope almost severed her left leg, leaving her with permanent damage and no feeling in that limb.[10][2] She also suffers from neuropathy and limitations in range of motion in her leg.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Saige Harper". olympics.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Paralympics-bound: Easthampton's Saige Harper makes USA team in rowing in Paris this summer". Daily Hampshire Gazette. April 9, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Saige Harper". teamusa.com. February 22, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Saige Harper". sacredheartpioneers.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ a b "Harper Named to USA Rowing National Team". sacredheartpioneers.com. July 1, 2022. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Harper Gets Second Chance at Worlds". sacredheartpioneers.com. July 2, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Rower Alex Flynn Medals With PR3 Mixed 4+ Team at World Championships". gotuftsjumbos.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ "Harper Named to USRowing Paralympic Team for Paris 2024". sacredheartpioneers.com. January 18, 2024. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Musacchio, Marisa; Tuttle, Shannon (January 31, 2024). "Rowing with Heart: Saige Harper Makes Paralympic Team". shuspectrum.com. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
- ^ Riley, Lori (July 13, 2024). "A tubing accident left this CT college athlete wondering if she'd walk again. Now she's representing U.S. in Paralympics". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
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