ABOUT
Name: Katja Dedekind
Age (in 2022): 21
Sport: Swimming
Coaches: Rob van der Zant and Kate Sparkes
Best result/s: Bronze medal in the 100 backstroke S13 Rio Paralympics. Bronze medals in the 100 backstroke and 400 freestyle S13 at the Tokyo Paralympics. 4 Short Course World Records
Major goal for 2022: Make the World Championship and Commonwealth Games teams
Most memorable sporting moment: Winning my first Paralympic medal at 15
Biggest challenge you have faced? Overcoming the stereotype that disabled people can’t do anything
What do you like most about your sport? I like how calming it can be. And so quiet
Who/what inspires you to achieve your best in sport? The forever nagging urge to be a Paralympic champion
Favourite food/drink: Any fast food really!
Favourite song/music: Anything by Queen.
Favourite destination: I think Bora Bora would be beautiful! I can’t wait to go one day