“Jodie Grinham Joins Mixed Team Event at Paris 2024”
Pregnant Para-Archer Jodie Grinham Wins Bronze
Victory Over Team-Mate
Jodie Grinham defeated ParalympicsGB team-mate Phoebe Paterson Pine in the women’s individual compound.
Achieving Bronze
Grinham secured the bronze medal despite being pregnant.
Grinham’s Bronze Achievement
First Individual Medal
Jodie Grinham won her first individual Paralympic medal with bronze at Paris 2024. She previously earned compound mixed team silver at the 2016 Rio Games.
Comeback Performance
Trailing by two points after the fourth end, Grinham, seven months pregnant, scored 29 in the final end. Her total of 142 edged out Paterson Pine’s 141, who scored 26 in the last round.
Personal Reflections
“I’m really proud of myself,” said 31-year-old Grinham, who faced health challenges and hospital visits during the week. “As long as I’m healthy and the baby is healthy, I knew we could compete.”
Baby’s Presence
Grinham noted her baby’s activity during the competition, saying, “It’s almost like the baby is saying, ‘What’s going on? It’s really loud, mummy.’ It’s been a lovely reminder of the support I have.”
Upcoming Event
Grinham will return to competition on Monday in the mixed team compound event with Nathan MacQueen.