Jamie Crosser
"Being active, fit and healthy is a great form of self-care that helps with so many other aspects of daily life." - Jamie Crosser
Crosser was born with Oculocutaneous Albinism (OCA) and is legally blind. She discovered adaptive sports at a young age, captivated by the atmosphere and energy surrounding competition. From the sidelines, she watched athletes compete and couldn't wait for her turn.
That opportunity came in seventh grade. Crosser competed in every adaptive sport her school offered through twelfth grade, but two stood out: swimming and goalball. In the water, she found her love for individual competition and quickly excelled. Goalball drew her in with its unique atmosphere and competitive team dynamic, pushing her to improve both individually and as a teammate.
Crosser began competing in goalball nationally in January 2012 with the United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA). After a two-year break, she returned to competition in March 2019 and continues to represent USABA today. She also competes in swimming at both regional and national levels.
In May 2021, Crosser graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sociology with a minor in Gender and Women's Studies. Sport continues to motivate her daily, encouraging her to reach goals both inside and outside of competition. She remains grateful for every opportunity adaptive sports has provided and looks forward to what's ahead.
Sports
- Goalball
City
- Shepherdstown
