Beatriz Hatz

Beatriz Alexa Hatz (born October 7, 2000) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in long jump and sprinting events at international track and field competitions.

Life and career Hatz was born October 7, 2000, to parents John and Beatriz Hatz; she was born without a fibula in her right leg and had the limb amputated below the knee when she was ten months old, she has also had surgical operations to straighten her knees.

Hatz began her athletic career when she was encouraged by a friend to take part in track and field. She was named US Paralympic High School Athlete of the Year in 2018. She made her debut at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games, before winning bronze in the long jump at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

In May 2026, Hatz was announced as an original islander for the eighth season of Love Island USA, making her the first islander of the franchise with a physical impairment. She was dumped from the villa on day 10.

Filmography Year Title Notes 2026 Love Island USA Season 8 Contestant; Dumped Day 10