Channel: Attitude

Category: Entertainment

Tags: coast to coast amputeeamputee athletelosing a limbcoast to coast racecoast to coast race nzkayak with one armamputated armphysicalamputee lifefarming accidentphysical disability

Description: In 2016, Shaz Dagg had a farming accident that resulted in a serious injury to her left arm. After multiple surgeries to try and repair the damage, Shaz eventually opted to have her arm amputated above the elbow. It’s a decision she would make again in a heartbeat, but it hasn’t been without its challenges. However, not one to sit idle, Shaz wasted no time in throwing herself back into her sports, and ultimately set her sights on the challenge of Coast to Coast. In 2021, she became the first female amputee to complete the race, with the support of her friend Brett in the kayak section. Now, she’s gearing up for a second crack - only this time, she’s determined to complete the whole race on her own.