Elizabeth Marks

Sergeant First Class Elizabeth Marks (born August 7, 1990) is an American Paralympic swimmer who specializes in the 100m breaststroke distance.

Early life Marks was born to James Marks, a U.S. Marine veteran who served during the Vietnam War. She graduated high school at age 16 before attending community colleges in Arizona.

Marks joined the U.S. Army in July 2008 aged 17 and earned the military occupational specialty 68W, Health Care Specialist. While deployed in Iraq in 2010 she suffered bilateral hip injuries that left her disabled; she has a tattoo over most of her right leg.

Marks, then known by her married name Elizabeth Wasil, recovered from her injuries, first in Germany,

On April 14, 2022, Marks was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2022 World Para Swimming Championships. On April 29, 2023, Marks was named to the roster to represent the United States at the 2023 World Para Swimming Championships.

Personal life Marks is married to former US Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldier, Mason Heibel.

Recognition In 2016, Marks received the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2016 ESPY Awards, and, was the only active-duty soldier to receive the award.

In 2017, Marks was inducted into the U.S. Army Women's Foundation Hall of Fame.