Asya Miller
Asya Miller Lapper (born 1979 in Lapeer, Michigan) is a multiple medalist in goalball who was nominated for ESPY Award in 2009.[1] Her visual impairment is caused by Stargardt disease. She has also competed in various throwing events, like discus, besides goalball.[2] Her wife is fellow goalballer Jen Armbruster.[3]
The following is the American roster in the women's goalball tournament of the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[4]
| No. | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jen Armbruster | 37 |
| 2 | Amanda Dennis | 18 |
| 3 | Lisa Czechowski | 33 |
| 4 | Asya Miller | 33 |
| 5 | Robin Theryoung | 33 |
| 6 | Jordan Walters | 23 |
The following is the United States roster in the women's goalball tournament of the 2016 Summer Paralympics.[5]
| No. | Player | Class | Date of birth (age) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jen Armbruster | B1 | 12 February 1975 (aged 41) |
| 3 | Lisa Czechowski | B2 | 29 May 1979 (aged 37) |
| 4 | Asya Miller | B3 | 16 October 1979 (aged 36) |
| 5 | Amanda Dennis | B2 | 5 February 1994 (aged 22) |
| 7 | Eliana Mason | B2 | 1 September 1995 (aged 21) |
| 9 | Marybai Huking | B2 | 11 November 1996 (aged 19) |
References
- "Team USA bio". Teamusa.org. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- Ramsey, David (2009-08-01). "Colorado Springs Gazette for August 1, 2009". Gazette.com. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- U.S. Paralympics (2012-08-03). "Oregon Live". Oregon Live. Retrieved 2013-12-04.
- "Women's Goalball – Team Rosters – United States". London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- "Women's Goalball – Team Rosters – United States". Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Retrieved 19 September 2016.
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