Dame Sophie Pascoe has called time on her career. 

New Zealand’s most successful Paralympian, Pascoe claimed 19 medals, including 11 golds, throughout her career as a competitive swimmer.  

She joined Piney to reflect on her career, and discuss how she arrived at this decision.  

“I think it was a pretty natural evolution for me,” Pascoe said. 

She said that presenting the Paralympic Games last year helped her decision, as she was still part of the team but in a different capacity. 

“I was right where I needed to be, which was to be a mother to my son and to be a wife and just be a family unit, but I also have the opportunity to still have a voice for the Paralympic movements and to showcase our incredible athletes.” 

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