Michelle Gerlosky

Background

Gerlosky was born in Lake Wales, Florida with her right hand and part of her forearm missing.

Education

She graduated from University of Georgia and received such honours as the Dean"s List, Provost’s List and with cum laude.

Career

The golds came from Parapan American Championship and the World Cup while the silver one was from World Organization Volleyball for Disabled. She also got another silver medal for her participation at 2012 Paralympic Games in London. In 2011 she was married to Alexander Schiffler who is also a sitting volleyball competitor.

Achievements

• She started competing for Paralympic Games in 2010 where she won one silver and two gold medals. In 2011 and 2012 respectively she won two gold medals at ECVD Continental Cup which was held in Yevpatoria, Ukraine and Volleyball Masters.