Superfish fired up for City-Bay

Paralympian “superfish” Izzy Vincent is out of the pool and hitting the road for the Lumary City-Bay Fun Run.

The South Aussie swimmer will fire the starter’s gun at September’s event before wheeling the 12km Course to raise funds and awareness for young athletes with a disability.

“I’m really excited. It’s such an iconic event for Adelaide, and it’s a great way for everyone to participate and try something new,

Lumary ambassador Vincent said.

“I’ve done it (City-Bay) the last few years, usually it takes me about one hour… it’s always a fun day.”

Vincent was one of the youngest medallists in Australian Paralympic history at he 2021 Tokyo Games, taking home silver and bronze as a 15-year-old.

Born with sacral agenisis – a condition which means her spins stops above the sacrum – Vincent

Hasn’t let it stop her achieving her goals.Now 17, the Pembroke Year 12 student is hoping to get others with a a disability involved in sports, and will raise funds for her new initiative,

SWIPS  (Sports Wheelchairs in Primary Schools).

“It aims to raise inclusivity in school Sports which… I struggled with when I was younger,” she said.

An overall fundraising goal of $500,000 has been set for the September 17 City-Bay, with up to 40,000 participants to run or walk 12km, 6km and 3km, plus the 21.1km half marathon.

Corporate teams are also being encouraged to participate in the 49^th annual event.

Early entrants will be in with a chance to win a YARIS CAR FROM CMI TOYOTA.

REGISTER AT my.city-bay.org.au