
Sophie Pascoe
Sophie Pascoe is a celebrated New Zealand Paralympic swimmer known for her remarkable achievements in the pool, including multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games. As a prominent figure in New Zealand sports, she has inspired many and has been part of discussions on enhancing support for female athletes, particularly through initiatives focusing on their unique health needs.
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Sophie Pascoe opens up about severe depression at career peak.
Dame Sophie Pascoe opens up about severe depression at career peak – Ask Me Anything with Paula BennettThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-26
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Dame Sophie Pascoe is a Paralympic champion whom Jess Johnstone looks up to and aspires to emulate.
Paralympics: Jess Johnstone targets Dame Sophie Pascoe’s record on charge towards LA28The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-07-08
Dame Sophie Pascoe is a Paralympics champion who attended the first swim event.
What it’s really like for a first-time ocean swimmerThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-07-13
Raelene Castle discusses the difficulty of replacing successful athletes like Dame Sophie Pascoe in the Paralympics.
On The Up: Sport NZ’s Raelene Castle – challenges fuel the drive for successThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2025-04-09
















