Lisa Banta

Lisa Czechowski (née Banta)[1] (born May 29, 1979 in New Jersey) is an American goalball player. Her Paralympic debut won her a silver medal for discus at the 2000 Summer Paralympics; she also competed in goalball at those games. In December 2001 she took part in the torch relay for the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. As part of the American team she won silver at Goalball at the 2004 Summer Paralympics and gold for Goalball at the 2008 Summer Paralympics.[2][3]

Lisa Czechowski

Personal information
Birth name	Lisa Banta
Born	May 29, 1979 (1979-05-29) (age 41) New Jersey, United States
Residence	Tucson, Arizona
Spouse(s)	Jacob Czechowski
Medal record Representing  United States Athletics / Goalball Paralympic Games 2008 Beijing Women's Goalball 2000 Sydney Women's Discus F12 2004 Athens Women's Goalball

She was born with nystagmus and diagnosed with cone dystrophy while in middle school, both conditions affecting her vision.[1] In high school, she tried various track and field events, eventually moving to shot put and discus. She first became involved with goalball in 1995.[1] She is the daughter of David and Barbara Banta. and is married to Jacob Czechowski.[3]