- Age: 25
- Classification: S10
Sarah is a sitting volleyball player from Vegreville, Alberta, competing in the S10 classification. She was named Best Setter at the 2020 Paralympic Women’s Final Qualification Tournament in Halifax. Her athletic journey began with standing volleyball at the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, where she played at the collegiate level. After sustaining a stress fracture, she transitioned to sitting volleyball and joined the Canadian national team in 2017. Sara, whose mother is also a volleyball coach, aspires to win a medal at the Paris 2024 Paralympics games.
What is the S10 Classification in Sitting Volleyball?
The S10 classification in Sitting Volleyball is one of the classifications for athletes with physical impairments in the Paralympic Games. However, it’s important to note that in sitting volleyball, athletes are generally classified under two main categories: “minimal disability” and “more severe disability,” rather than specific classifications like S10, which is more commonly associated with swimming.
Photo Credit: Sarah Melenka
