Kate Hwang
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | December 26, 1980 |
| Home town | Courtland, Minnesota, U.S.[1] |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para-athletics |
| Disability class | F36 |
Event | shot put |
Medal record | |
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Kate Hwang (born December 26, 1980) is an American F36 para athlete.
Early life
[edit | edit source]Hwang began her career with the Kansas City Police Department in the summer of 2002.[2] On June 12, 2003, during a standard traffic stop, she was ambushed by attackers who did not want their vehicle ticketed. As a result she suffered a traumatic brain injury which forced her to retire.[3][4]
Career
[edit | edit source]On August 3, 2025, Hwang was selected to represent the United States at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.[5] She won a bronze medal in the shot put F36 event.[6]
References
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