Laura Dwyer
American female wheelchair curler
About Laura Dwyer
Born 1977. Laura Dwyer is an American wheelchair curler.
Laura Dwyer (born August 9, 1977) is an American wheelchair curler. She represented the United States at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Career Dwyer competed at the 2024 World Wheelchair-B Curling Championship and won a gold medal.
In February 2026, she was selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
At the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina, Dwyer competed in the inaugural mixed doubles wheelchair curling event alongside Steve Emt. The pair advanced to the semifinals and ultimately finished in fourth place.
Personal life In May 2012, Dwyer was doing her job as a landscaper when a 1,000-pound tree branch fell from 40 feet up, and left her with 26 broken ribs, three broken toes, and paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a spinal cord injury in her T12 and L1 vertebrae.
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Who is Laura Dwyer?
American female wheelchair curler
When was Laura Dwyer born?
Laura Dwyer was born on 9 August 1977 in Hartland.
What is Laura Dwyer's occupation?
Laura Dwyer is a wheelchair curler.
What nationality is Laura Dwyer?
Laura Dwyer is American.
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