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Heims aims for world stage after Paralympic success
Jessica Heims, a Cedar Rapids Jefferson graduate, finished second in discus at the U.S. Paralympic National Championships at UCLA. Unable to run due to a hip injury, she trains with Coach Bill Calloway and heads to Switzerland for the World Para Athletics Junior Championships. She previously competed in Rio 2016, seeks sub 28 meter discus and sub 1:11.17 400m PR, and will attend the University of Northern Iowa while continuing track and field.
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Edar Rapids
Jessica Heims
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Helms
Bill Calloway
Cedar Rapids Jefferson
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Rio de Janeiro
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Switzerland
Natalie Bieule
Prairie High School
University of Northern Iowa
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Hanna Roltgen
Prairie
Jessica Heim
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