Felicity Jane Johnson was born on 30 May 1971 with a visual impairment.[1][2] Her early sporting career was as a track and field athlete and she won two silver medals in the 800 m at the FESPIC Games. She is employed as a support worker with Can Do for Kids, an organisation established for children with sensory disabilities.[1]
Career
Stephanie Morton and Felicity Johnson riding at the announcement of the 2012 Australian Paralympic cycling team, at which they will be competing.Felicity Johnson
In 2014, she was paired with pilot Holly Takos and competed in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games where the South Australian duo placed fourth.
Recognition
Johnson won the National Achievement Award for Best Newcomer in 2007, and was twice named Blind Sportsperson of the Year, in 2010 and 2011.[1] In 2012, she was a finalist for the Australian Paralympian of the Year award[4] She was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in the 2014 Australia Day Honours "for service to sport as a Gold Medallist at the London 2012 Paralympic Games."[2]
References
^ abc"Felicity Johnson". Australian Paralympic Committee Team Profile. Archived from the original on 4 July 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2012.
