Danielle Aitchison

Danielle Aitchison (born 16 August 2001) is a New Zealand para-athlete. She competes in the 100 metres and 200 metres in international events. She won a gold medal with a new Oceania record in the women’s 200-metre T36 at the 2023 World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France in July 2023.

Personal life Aitchison was born in Morrinsville in 2001 and grew up in Patetonga in the Hauraki District. She was born with severe jaundice, cerebral palsy and 80-90% hearing loss. She has two uncommon types of cerebral palsy: athetoid and ataxia. She has cochlear implants in both ears. She has competed in long jump and won a national title in the event. She also won bronze in the women's 100 metres T36.