This is Gia Pergolini's debut Paralympics, and she's off to a record-breaking start!
. This is an inherited disorder that affects the retina, the part of the eye that senses light.
The S13 classification is for visually impaired people who have slightly more visibility than those in the S12 or S11 categories. Pergolini shared with Team USA," I can still see the flags and the wall, so that's a good advantage that I have, and I'm very grateful for that.Pergolini didn't let her diagnosis stop her from swimming and began para swimming when she was 12 years old. Now, she has a gold medal to show for all her hard work and determination! Keep reading to see all the proud photos of her winning gold.
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