Breanna Clark
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| Born | November 4, 1994 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Height | 5 ft 10 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 163 lb | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States |
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| Sport | Paralympic athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Autism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Dorsey High School Pasadena City College |
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Breanna Clark is an amazing American athlete who competes in the Paralympic Games. She was born on November 4, 1994, in Los Angeles, California. Breanna was diagnosed with autism when she was four years old. She competes in a special category for athletes with intellectual impairments, called T20.
Breanna's Athletic Journey
Breanna Clark started her running career early. She ran track for her high school, Susan Miller Dorsey High School. Later, she continued to run at Pasadena City College. Her dedication and hard work helped her become a top athlete.
Family Inspiration
Breanna has a twin brother named Rashard. Her family has a strong connection to sports. Her mother, Rosalyn Clark, is also a very successful athlete. Rosalyn won a silver medal in the 1976 Summer Olympics. She competed in the women's 4 x 400 metres relay race. Breanna's mother's success likely inspired her own journey in athletics.
Winning Gold Medals
Breanna Clark has achieved incredible success in her career. She is a champion in several major competitions.
- Paralympic Games: Breanna has won two gold medals at the Paralympic Games.
- She won her first gold medal in the 400 metres T20 race at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games.
- She won another gold medal in the same event at the 2020 Tokyo Games. These games were held in 2021 due to a delay.
- World Championships: Breanna is also a multiple-time world champion.
- She won gold in the 400 metres T20 at the 2017 World Championships in London.
- She repeated this success at the 2023 World Championships in Paris.
- Parapan American Games: Breanna also has a gold medal from the Parapan American Games.
- She won the 400 metres T20 race at the 2019 Games in Lima.
Breanna Clark's achievements show her amazing talent and determination. She is a true inspiration to many young athletes.
