Melinda Vernon

Melinda Louise Vernon (born 27 September 1985) is an Australian female deaf athlete, triathlete as well as a swimmer. She competed at the 2009 Summer Deaflympics and in the 2013 Summer Deaflympics representing Australia. Vernon won 2 gold, 1 silver and a bronze medal in the Deaflympic events she had competed in Athletic events.[1][2]

Vernon relies solely on her vision as she is profoundly deaf in both ears. Louise Vernon was also a 2 time Sportswoman of the Year Finalist in 2008 and in 2009.[3]

She has also been competing at the ITU World Triathlon Series.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Athletes | Deaflympics". www.deaflympics.com. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  2. ↑ "5 Minutes with Triathlete Melinda Vernon | The Saucony Blog". www.saucony.com.au. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  3. ↑ "Melinda Vernon first woman in City2Surf". Retrieved 2017-10-02.
  4. ↑ Union, International Triathlon. "Athlete Profile: Melinda Vernon | ITU World Triathlon Series". ITU World Triathlon Series. Retrieved 2017-10-02.


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