Quick facts

Birthdate

November 15, 1970

Hometown

Toronto

Residence

Toronto

Sport

Para powerlifting

Not only did Sally Thomas demonstrate unparalleled strength and resilience as a Para Powerlifter, but she etched her name in the record books by becoming the first female Canadian to compete in Para Powerlifting at the Paralympics.

Thomas finished seventh at the Athens 2004 Paralympics, adding to her two top 10 finishes at the 2002 and 2006 International Paralympic Committee Powerlifting World Championships in her distinguished Powerlifting career where she earned more than 70 medals.