21-year-old Australian Jamieson Leeson, with spinal muscular atrophy, is set to be the first female individual medalist in boccia at the Paris Paralympics.

Jamieson Leeson, a 21-year-old Australian with spinal muscular atrophy, is poised to become her country's first female individual medalist in boccia at the Paris Paralympics. Competing in the women's individual BC3 match on September 3, she has quickly risen to prominence since 2018. Due to financial reasons, her mother, Amanda, will host a viewing party at Dunedoo Central School library instead of attending the event in Paris.

September 02, 2024
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