Lia Coryell Explained
Lisa "Lia" Coryell (born January 26, 1965)[1] [2] is an American Paralympic archer who competes in international archery competitions. She is a World champion and has competed at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Paralympics.[3] [4] [5] [6]
Coryell was a former Army private in 1983 at Fort Dix, she worked as a military truck driver but six months later she broke her leg. She had surgery to fix her broken leg but the nerves in her foot never recovered and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four years later. She medically retired from the Army in 1984.[7]
Notes and References
- Web site: Archery - CORYELL Lia . Tokyo 2020 Paralympics . . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20210911031531/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/paralympic-games/en/results/archery/athlete-profile-n1662326-coryell-lia.htm . September 11, 2021 . Date of Birth: 26 Jan 1965 / Place of birth: BLACK RIVER FALLS, WI / Place of residence: LA CROSSE, WI.
- Web site: Dubai 2022 World Archery Para Championships . ianseo.net . 13 . March 30, 2024 . CORYELL Lisa 26 Jan 1965.
- Web site: August 25, 2021 . December 14, 2023 . How This Paralympic Archer Found a Bully's Eye Without an Arrow . The New York Times.
- Web site: February 26, 2022 . December 14, 2023 . Lia Coryell wins Team USA's first women W1 World Para Championships title . USA Archery.
- Web site: December 14, 2023 . Lisa Coryell - World Archery . World Archery.
- Web site: December 14, 2023 . Lia Coryell - IPC Profile . International Paralympic Committee.
- Web site: December 14, 2023 . Lia Coryell - Paralyzed Veterans of America . Paralyzed Veterans of America.
