Background
Kennedy was born on 6 August 1973 and has spinocerebellar ataxia and has lost the eyesight in her right eye.
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Career
She wears a brace on her legs to stop hyperextension. Kennedy lives on the Gold Coast, Queensland
Kennedy is classified as a TA (Trunk and arms) paracanoeist. She originally paddled in 6 man outriggers for approximately two years.
In February 2011, she paddled in a kayak for the first time.
She is coached by Andrea Wood, the Australian Paracanoe Head Coach. 2012 - Australian Paracanoeist of the Year
2013 - Australian Paracanoeist of the Year.
Achievements
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In 2012, she was the Oceania Champion in K1 200 m, 500 m and 1000 m and V1 200 m, 500 m and 1000 m events. At the 2013 International Coach Federation Canoe Sprint World Championships in Duisburg, Germany she won the silver medal in the V1 A 200 m and placed fourth in V1 200 TA and K1 200m A events. At the 2014 International Coach Federation Canoe Sprint World Championships in Moscow, Russia, she won the silver medal in V1 200 m A and placed sixth in V1 200 m TA.
