Anu Francis
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| Nationality | Australian | |||||
| Born | 1995 | |||||
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| Sport | Paratriathlon | |||||
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Anu Francis (born 1995) is an Australian para-triathlete. She has been selected to compete at the 2024 Paris Paralympics.[1]
Personal life
In 2017, she was diagnosed with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Dopa-Responsive Dystonia .[2][3] Her disability has a variety of impairments, including hypertonia, involuntary muscle movements and gait abnormalities.[4] In 2017, she graduated with Bachelor of Science (Veterinary Bioscience) at University of Adelaide.[2] Due to her disability, she was denied undertaking a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. [2]She completed a double Bachelor’s degree of Secondary and Special Education at Flinders University in 2022. [2]In 2024, she is undertaking a Bachelor of Exercise Science at Flinders University. [4]
Paratriathlon
Francis participated in para-badminton and para-rowing at a national level and just missed out on being selected for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics rowing team. Francis is classified as PTS2 triathlete. Her first triathlon was at the National Championships in 2021. Since 2022, she has regularly finished in the top two in major international Women's PTS2 events. Francis won the Paris Paralympics test event in 2023 and is ranked number two leading into the 2024 Paris Paralympics.[5]
Her coach is Chris Rawling, a former professional triathlete and lecturer at Flinders University.[4]
Recognition
- Pippa Downes Pinnacle Scholarship[2]
References
- ^ "Paralympics Australia Announces Powerful Triathlon Team For Paris 2024 | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 19 July 2024. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Lai, Tim (30 November 2020). "Anu Francis". Pinnacle Foundation. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Betten, Sam (1 November 2023). "Pursuit of Paris with Anu Francis – powered by deboer". AusTriathlon. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ a b c Desk (9 April 2024). "Elite athlete program propels Anu Francis towards Paralympic dream". Flinders University News. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
- ^ Triathlon, World. "Results: Anu Francis (AUS)". World Triathlon. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
External links
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- 1995
- Living people
- Paralympic triathletes for Australia
- Triathletes at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
- University of Adelaide alumni
- Flinders University alumni
- Sportswomen from South Australia