Beatriz Hatz

American Paralympic athlete

Beatriz Hatz
Personal information
Born (2000-10-07) October 7, 2000 (age 23)
Littleton, Colorado, United States
Home townLakewood, Colorado, United States
Height1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic athletics
DisabilityFibular hemimelia
Disability classT64
Event(s)100 metres
200 metres
Long jump
Coached byKris Mack
Medal record
Paralympic athletics
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Paris Long jump T64
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Kobe 200m T64
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 100m T64
Silver medal – second place 2019 Lima 200m T64
Silver medal – second place 2023 Santiago 200m T64
World Junior Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Nottwil 100m T42-47
Gold medal – first place 2017 Nottwil 200m T42-47
Silver medal – second place 2017 Nottwil Long jump F42-47

Beatriz Alexa Hatz (born October 7, 2000) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in long jump and sprinting events at international track and field competitions.

Personal life

She was born without a fibula in her right leg and had the limb amputated below the knee when she was ten months old, she has also had surgical operations to straighten her knees.[1][2]

Career

Hatz began her athletic career when she encouraged by a friend to take part in track and field. She was named US Paralympic High School Athlete of the Year in 2018.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ "Beatriz Hatz – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. July 16, 2022. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
  2. ^ "Beatriz Hatz – Team USA". Team USA. July 16, 2022. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021.
  3. ^ "Beatriz Hatz – Living with Amplitude". Living with Amplitude. July 16, 2022.
  4. ^ "Track Athlete Beatriz Hatz Making Waves, Shoots For 2020 Paralympics". CBS News. February 3, 2019.