She trains professionally at two different bases. One is the circular track of the Swiss Paraplegic Center in Nottwil. The other is the Olympic Training Centre Papendal in Arnhem, Netherlands. This dual-base training approach helps her maintain peak performance levels.

Memorable Achievements

One of her most memorable moments was winning a gold medal in the T53 400m at the 2019 World Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This victory stands out as a significant milestone in her career.

Awards and Recognition

She received the Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award at the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards in Paris, France. She was also named flag bearer for Switzerland at the closing ceremony of the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

In 2019, she was acknowledged at the Swiss Paralympic Night Gala for her achievements during that season. She was also named Third Best Athlete of the Year of Thurgau canton in Switzerland that same year.

Earlier in her career, she received the Athlete with International Potential award at the 2008 IWAS World Junior Games in New Jersey, USA.

Influences and Philosophy

Her coach Paul Odermatt and her family have been significant influences on her career. She looks up to Canadian wheelchair racer and politician Chantal Petitclerc as her hero. Her personal philosophy is to "do the simple things as good as possible."

Focus on Sport

She worked part-time as a primary school teacher in Waltenschwil, Switzerland, before deciding to become a full-time athlete following the 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo. "The Paralympics in Tokyo 2021 changed everything," she said. After winning gold in the T53 400m and bronze in the T53 800m, she decided to focus entirely on sports.

Break and Return

After competing at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, she took a break from sports to focus on her studies at Thurgau University of Education in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland. She returned to Para athletics in October 2018 after graduating from university.

Ambitions

Looking ahead, she aims to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. This goal underscores her commitment to continuing her successful career in wheelchair racing.

Her journey from discovering wheelchair racing to becoming a decorated athlete is inspiring. Her dedication and achievements make her a prominent figure in Para athletics.