Katerina Brim Explained

Katerina Brim (born May 31, 1998) is an American Para-cyclist. She represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Early life and education

Brim was born in Ukraine and moved to the United States after being adopted in 2003.^[1] She graduated from Lowell High School in Lowell, Michigan. She then took college classes online at Southern New Hampshire University.

Career

Brim made her international debut for the United States at the 2022 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships and won gold medals in the road race H2 and time trial H2 events.^{[2] [3]}

On May 23, 2023, she accepted a one-year suspension for a banned substance from the United States Anti-Doping Agency after the World Anti-Doping Agency denied her a retroactive therapeutic use exemption. She tested positive for Humalog, an insulin used to treat diabetes. She later applied for and was approved for a therapeutic use exemption.^{[4] [5]} In November 2023, she represented the United States at the 2023 Parapan American Games and won a gold medal in the road time trial H1–5 and a silver medal in the road race H2–5 event.^{[6] [7]}

On July 8, 2024, Brim qualified to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.^{[8] [9]}

Personal life

In 2017, Brim underwent a routine surgery for a herniated disc.^{[10] [11]} A blood clot developed that traveled up her spinal canal, which led to a spinal cord injury and left her a quadriplegic.^{[12] [13]} She is a type 1 diabetic.^[14]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Katerina Brim . . August 27, 2024.
2. Web site: World Championships team named as U.S. Paralympics Cycling prepares for road Para-cycling season finale . usparacycling.org . Kristen . Gowdy . July 21, 2022 . August 27, 2024.
3. Web site: "Stuck In A Little Daydream": Para-Cyclist Kate Brim Is A Two-Time World Champ . usparacycling.org . Paul D. . Bowker . August 13, 2022 . August 27, 2024.
4. Web site: U.S. Paralympic Cycling Athlete Katerina Brim Accepts Sanction for Anti-Doping Rule Violation . usada.org . May 23, 2023 . August 27, 2024.
5. Web site: After Overcoming Another Obstacle Before Trials, Kate Brim Is Set To Make Her Paralympic Debut . usparacycling.org . Steve . Drumwright . August 15, 2024 . August 27, 2024.
6. Web site: Team USA closes out the Parapan American Games with podium sweep and five additional medals . usparacycling.org . Heidi . Ledermann . November 26, 2023 . August 27, 2024.
7. Web site: Golden Start as Bosco, Brim and Pinney Take Titles on Opening Day of Road Cycling in Santiago . usparacycling.org . Heidi . Ledermann . November 19, 2023 . August 27, 2024.
8. Web site: Thirteen Cyclists Selected to Represent Team USA at the 2024 Paralympic Games . usparacycling.org . Kristen . Gowdy . July 8, 2024 . August 27, 2024.
9. Web site: Lowell woman selected as one of just 13 competing in handcycling in Paralympics . . July 9, 2024 . August 27, 2024.
10. Web site: Her ‘Learner’s Cap’ On, Handcyclist Kate Brim Has Rapidly Risen To The Top Of Her Sport . teamusa.com . Karen . Price . April 25, 2023 . August 27, 2024.
11. Web site: INTERVIEW: Lowell native and World Champion Kate Brim makes first Paralympic team . fox17online.com . . Thomas . Cook . June 17, 2024 . August 27, 2024.
12. Web site: Lowell native invited to join U.S. Paracycling Team . . Luke . Laster . June 26, 2022 . August 27, 2024.
13. Web site: Lowell Woman to Represent U.S. In Paris Paralympic Games . lowellsfirstlook.com . Michelle . Smith . August 5, 2024 . August 27, 2024.
14. Web site: Kate Brim Is Relishing All Opportunities To Learn And Grow Before The 2023 Season . usparacycling.org . Nicole . Haase . February 9, 2023 . August 27, 2024.