Trischa Zorn is an American Paralympic swimmer who holds the record for the most medals won in Paralympic history. Born blind, she overcame her disability to become a legendary athlete, winning an incredible 55 medals across seven Paralympic Games from 1980 to 2004.
Net worth:
Trischa Zorn’s estimated net worth is around $1.5 million. She owns a modest home in Indianapolis, Indiana, and drives a specially adapted car for visually impaired individuals. As a successful Paralympian, she likely received sponsorships and endorsements during her athletic career.
Age
Trischa Zorn is currently 60 years old. She was born on June 1, 1964.
Biography
| Full Name | Trischa Lee Zorn-Hudson |
| Date of Birth | June 1, 1964 |
| Age | 60 years old |
| Place of Birth | Orange, California, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christian |
| Profession | Former Paralympic Swimmer, Legal Professional |
Family
| Father | Name not publicly available |
| Mother | Name not publicly available (passed away in June 2004) |
| Siblings | Information not available |
Relationships
| Spouse | Information not publicly available |
| Kids | Information not publicly available |
Physical Measurements
| Height | 5 feet 6 inches (estimated) |
| Weight | 130 lbs (estimated) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue (visually impaired) |
| Body Measurements | Athletic build |
Education
| School | Information not available |
| College | University of Nebraska, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis |
| Qualification | Special Education, School Administration and Supervision, Law Degree |
Career
Trischa Zorn began her Paralympic swimming career at the age of 16 in the 1980 Arnhem Paralympics, where she won seven gold medals. She continued to compete in every Paralympic Games until 2004, winning a total of 55 medals (41 gold, 9 silver, and 5 bronze). Zorn held eight world records in various swimming events.
After retiring from swimming, Zorn pursued a career in law. She graduated from law school in 2007 and now works as a legal professional for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, Indiana.
People Also Ask
Q1. Why is Trischa Zorn famous?
A1. Trischa Zorn is famous for being the most successful athlete in Paralympic history, winning 55 medals in swimming across seven Paralympic Games.
Q2. What is Trischa Zorn’s visual impairment?
A2. Trischa Zorn was born with aniridia, a genetic condition that causes the iris of the eye to be underdeveloped, resulting in blindness.
Q3. How many gold medals did Trischa Zorn win?
A3. Trischa Zorn won 41 gold medals in her Paralympic career.
Q4. When did Trischa Zorn compete in her first Paralympics?
A4. Trischa Zorn competed in her first Paralympics in 1980 at the age of 16 in Arnhem, Netherlands.
Q5. What is Trischa Zorn doing now?
A5. Trischa Zorn now works as a legal professional for the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Q6. Did Trischa Zorn compete in the Olympics?
A6. No, Trischa Zorn competed in the Paralympics, not the Olympics, due to her visual impairment.
Q7. What swimming events did Trischa Zorn compete in?
A7. Trischa Zorn competed in various swimming events including backstroke, breaststroke, freestyle, butterfly, and individual medley.
Q8. Has anyone broken Trischa Zorn’s medal record?
A8. As of 2024, no one has broken Trischa Zorn’s record of 55 Paralympic medals.
Q9. What awards has Trischa Zorn received?
A9. Trischa Zorn was inducted into the Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2012 and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame in 2022.
Q10. What is the Trischa L. Zorn Award?
A10. The Trischa L. Zorn Award is given annually by USA Swimming to honor a disabled swimmer for outstanding performance and excellence.
