Monica Bascio, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Monica Bascio

American Paralympic cyclist and skier

Date of Birth: 16-Sep-1969

Place of Birth: Massapequa, New York, United States

Profession: sport cyclist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Monica Bascio (born September 16, 1969) is an American Paralympic cross-country skier, biathlete and handcyclist.
Making her Paralympic debut at the Paralympic Winter Games Torino 2006, she has competed in a total of four Paralympic Games.
At London 2012, Bascio secured two silver medals in handcycling.
She was named the United States Olympic Committee’s Paralympic Sportswoman of the Year in 2013.Following her retirement after Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014, Bascio was diagnosed with colon cancer later that year.
She went through surgery and chemotherapy treatment and has been cancer free since April 2015.In September 2016, she was elected to the International Paralympic Committee Athletes' Council, where she works to be a voice and an advocate for Paralympic athletes all over the world.
In 2018, Monica was appointed to the IOC Athlete's Entourage Commission, and was also invited to serve on the Adaptive Spirit board of directors.