Jasmine Greenwood is classified as an S10 swimmer. She had suffered two strokes caused by acute appendicitis and septic shock. It was in 2011 when Jasmine was 7 years old.
Jasmine Greenwood is bringing a silver medal home.
Jasmine is a 16 years old swimmer. She bagged a silver medal at the Tokyo Paralympic Games. She had competed in the Women’s 100m butterfly S10.
She missed gold by just 0.37 seconds. It was behind Mikaela Jenkins from the United States to secure a gold medal. Greenwood touched the wall in 1:07.89.
Later in an interview, she told Channel Seven, “Going into the race, I was really nervous – I couldn’t sleep and my heart was pounding,”.
She further added, “Thankfully when I hit the water, the race went really quickly and I’m so relieved and proud to walk away with the silver medal.”.
What Is Jasmine Greenwood’s Disability?
In 2011, Jasmine Greenwood obtained a brain injury. It was because of two-stroke caused by acute appendicitis and septic shock.
The stroke had affected the left side of her body.
Who Are Jasmine Greenwood’s Parents?
Jasmine Greenwood’s parents and her family face great trouble in 2020.
Jasmine’s family was severely affected by the Australian bushfires. They lost so much of their property.
Net Worth Of Jasmine Greenwood
As Jasmine Greenwood has secured a silver medal at the Paralympics, she will get $22,500 in her purse as prize money.
Before, Paralympians used to get really low money for winning medals. But now, it has changed. Now, an Olympian and a Paralympian will get equal pay.
This is the first time in history where athletes are getting the same amount for winning medals. This rule came into effect in 2018. Tokyo Paralympic is the first event to implement this rule.
Jasmine is just 16 and is already making huge money. In the years to come, Greenwood’s net worth will surely grow.
Meet Jasmine Greenwood On Instagram
Jasmine Greenwood has an Instagram account but sadly she has kept it private. To view her account, you have to send a follower request to Jasmine.
To follow her, search for the Instagram name of @jas_greenwood.
Jasmine will get the attention she deserves from the swimming community and as well from the general public. She is just followed by 1k.
After Greenwood’s stories of triumphant wins in the Paralympics get in the ear of the people, her fan following will increase strongly.