Polly Maton Explained

Polly Maton
Nationality:British
Sport:Paralympic athletics
Disability Class:T47
Club:Moonrakers AC
Coach:Colin Baross
Birth Date:23 October 1999
Birth Place:London, England
Residence:Devizes, Wiltshire, England

Polly Maton (born 23 October 1999) is a British para sprinter and long jumper.[1] Maton was born without her right arm, runs with a prosthetic arm and competes in the T47 category. She won her first gold medals at the IWAS Junior Championships at the age of 14.[2]

Education

Maton attended Urchfont C of E Primary School and went on to complete her GCSEs and A Levels at Dauntsey's School. She is currently reading History and Politics at the University of Oxford.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Polly Maton - Rio 2016. 15 April 2019. Paralympics.org.uk.
  2. Web site: Polly Maton: A Rising Force. 9 May 2017. Athletics Weekly.
  3. Web site: ATHLETE FEATURE: POLLY MATON ON THE BALANCE BETWEEN LIFE ON AND AWAY FROM THE LONG JUMP PIT. 2020-10-09. British Athletics. en-GB.