Mary Fisher, swimming star in New Zealand, retires

Mary Fisher, a multiple Paralympic medalist, retired from the sport.

Ace Kiwi Para set world records at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Games. She won a gold medal, two silver and one bronze in London and another one. Gold in Rio.

The visually impaired Wellington has also harvested a quantity of medals in the world and pan-pacific championships over a long career.

"My dream was to represent New Zealand at the nine-year Paralympic Games," Fisher said in announcing his retirement on Wednesday.

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"Competition in high performance Para-swimming is synonymous with ruthless training that I loved and to which I committed myself.

"Running at multiple games, sharing the ups and downs with my teammates and gaining a better understanding of my mind and body gave me a perspective of life I was not expecting, and I am fully satisfied with my swimming career.

"But hundredths of a second of a race are no longer pleasing or satisfying." I appreciate every element of the situation, so I take the time to make sure the abandonment of the race is the right decision. "

Fisher, 25, is well known for his work advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and the environment and for supporting the development of para-swimmers and mentoring of young visually impaired people and their families.

She is now Volunteer Coordinator and Part Time Recreation at the Blind Foundation. His distance education from Massey University earned him a Bachelor of Arts degree supported by a Premier High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) grant.

Fisher is currently studying for postgraduate psychology and is studying Te Reo Māori. He enjoys community music. He is a regular contributor to the Glamaphones and Wellington Community Choir.

She recently participated in the New Zealand Short Course Swimming Championships and was excited about the caliber and number of paranagers at this event.

"London embodied my childhood dream," Fisher said.

"The support of thousands of people brought me here, especially my family and friends, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart. The privilege and honor of representing my country for more than 10 years is not lost.

"Everyone deserves equitable opportunities, I want to help reduce the stigma associated with many forms of disability." Meet people who are involved in para-sport and improving the quality of life. overall health, their personality and community are wonderful. "