Asya Miller

Asya Miller Lapper (born 1979 in Lapeer, Michigan) is a multiple medalist in goalball who was nominated for ESPY Award in 2009.[1] Her visual impairment is caused by Stargardt disease. She has also competed in various throwing events, like discus, besides goalball.[2] Her wife is fellow goalballer Jen Armbruster.[3]

The following is the American roster in the women's goalball tournament of the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[4]

No. Player Age
1Jen Armbruster37
2Amanda Dennis18
3Lisa Czechowski33
4Asya Miller33
5Robin Theryoung33
6Jordan Walters23

The following is the United States roster in the women's goalball tournament of the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[5]

No. Player Class Date of birth (age)
1Jen ArmbrusterB1 (1975-02-12)12 February 1975 (aged 41)
3Lisa CzechowskiB2 (1979-05-29)29 May 1979 (aged 37)
4Asya MillerB3 (1979-10-16)16 October 1979 (aged 36)
5Amanda DennisB2 (1994-02-05)5 February 1994 (aged 22)
7Eliana MasonB2 (1995-09-01)1 September 1995 (aged 21)
9Marybai HukingB2 (1996-11-11)11 November 1996 (aged 19)

References

  1. "Team USA bio". Teamusa.org. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
  2. Ramsey, David (2009-08-01). "Colorado Springs Gazette for August 1, 2009". Gazette.com. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
  3. U.S. Paralympics (2012-08-03). "Oregon Live". Oregon Live. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
  4. "Women's Goalball – Team Rosters – United States". London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
  5. "Women's Goalball – Team Rosters – United States". Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 19 September 2016.


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