Sarah Melenka Explained

Sarah Melenka
Birth Date:	November 9, 1998^[1]
Birth Place:	Vegreville, Alberta, Canada
Sport:	Sitting volleyball
Disability Class:	VS2

Sarah Melenka (born November 9, 1998) is a Canadian sitting volleyball player.

Career

Melenka competed at the World Para Volleyball Championship in 2022 and won a silver medal, Canada's first ever medal in sitting volleyball at a major international event.^[2]

On July 22, 2024, she was named to Canada's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.^{[3] [4]} She won a bronze medal in sitting volleyball, Canada's first ever medal in the event.^[5]

Personal life

In 2014, Melenka was diagnosed with compartment syndrome. In 2015, she underwent nine surgeries to help saver her leg. The surgeries were successful, however, she has 30 percent muscle deficiency in her right calf.^{[6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sarah Melenka . . September 7, 2024.
2. Web site: Historic silver medal for Canada at sitting volleyball world championships . paralympic.ca . November 11, 2022 . September 7, 2024.
3. Web site: Canada’s women’s sitting volleyball team nominated for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games . paralympic.ca . July 22, 2024 . September 7, 2024.
4. Web site: Heidi Peters sets focus on a medal: ’We can’t wait’ . paralympic.ca . May 30, 2024 . September 7, 2024.
5. Web site: Canadian women's sitting volleyball team ends Paralympic team sport podium drought . . September 7, 2024 . September 7, 2024.
6. Web site: Rooting from home: Team Canada athlete prioritizes mental health over Paralympics . . Kelsey . Patterson . August 29, 2021 . September 7, 2024.
7. Web site: Ukrainians Melenka and Kozun team up for Canada . . September 6, 2024 . September 7, 2024.