User:Zanimum/Virginia Mclachlan

Virginia Mclachlan is an athlete who has competed for Canada on the track and field circuit. She won medals at both the 2011 Parapan American Games and 2012 Summer Paralympics. She is the current Canadian record holder for the T35 100 m and 200 m distances.

She is currently studying Social Work Studies at the University of Windsor.

Career
Born with cerebral palsy, she was introduced to track and field as an attempt to make therapy more enjoyable. She has been running since the age of 7 years old.

The 2011 IPC World Championships in Christchurch, New Zealand was her first appearance on the international scene; she competed in long jump.

In Mexico at the 2011 Parapan American Games, she won silver in the 100 m and 200 m races.