Beatriz Alexa Hatz (born October 7, 2000) is an American Paralympic athlete who competes in long jump and sprinting events at international track and field competitions.
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | October 7, 2000 Littleton, Colorado, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Lakewood, Colorado, United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Paralympic athletics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Fibular hemimelia | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | T64 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | 100 metres 200 metres Long jump | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Chris Benard | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Personal life
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editHatz began her athletic career when she was encouraged by a friend to take part in track and field. She was named US Paralympic High School Athlete of the Year in 2018.[3][4]
In May 2026, Hatz was announced as an original islander for the eighth season of Love Island USA, making her the first islander with a physical impairment.[5]
References
edit- ↑ "Beatriz Hatz – IPC Athlete Bio". ipc.infostradasports.com. July 16, 2022. Archived from the original on July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Beatriz Hatz – Team USA". Team USA. July 16, 2022. Archived from the original on June 30, 2021.
- ↑ "Beatriz Hatz – Living with Amplitude". Living with Amplitude. July 16, 2022.
- ↑ "Track Athlete Beatriz Hatz Making Waves, Shoots For 2020 Paralympics". CBS News. February 3, 2019.
- ↑ Thomas, Carly (May 28, 2026). "'Love Island USA' Season 8 Cast Revealed". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 31, 2026.