Jordanne had early exposure to athletics, her father is a former Paralympian who won the bronze in 100m track in 1984. She started playing tennis at age 3, and quickly was on her own athletic journey. Jordanne won a bronze medal in the London 2012 Paralympics before winning all 4 Grandslams in 2014 (becoming the first Brit ever to do so, able-bodied or in a wheelchair). She was also the national champion and number one in the junior world rankings, in addition to being ranked internationally in both singles and doubles. Keep an eye on this athletic all-star!
#AthletesWeLove: Jordanne Joyce Whiley
Source: AbleThrive Original
