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Mary MacDonald shines as Bristol-Plymouth's Hometown Sports Hero

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:46 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Mary MacDonald shines as Bristol-Plymouth's Hometown Sports Hero

Summary

Mary MacDonald, a senior at Bristol-Plymouth and a Taunton native, has been recognized as the Hometown Sports Hero. After beginning wheelchair racing in 8th grade, she secured her first major win at the Celsius Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Las Vegas. MacDonald has fought through health challenges, including battling depression, and credits her success in sports with improving her mental well-being. Looking ahead, she plans to pursue collegiate competitions and aims to represent Team USA at the Paralympic Games and participate in the Boston Marathon.

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By the Numbers

•Mary MacDonald started wheelchair racing in 8th grade.
•She won the Celsius Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Las Vegas.
•MacDonald aims for a spot on Team USA for the Paralympic Games.
•She plans to compete in the Boston Marathon and pursue college athletics.
•Sports have played a vital role in her mental health recovery.

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2:46 AMYahoo Sports — Hometown Hero: Mary MacDonald, Bristol-Plymouth

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TAUNTON, MA (WPRI) — This week’s Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses Hometown Sports Hero is Mary MacDonald. The Taunton native and Bristol-Plymouth Senior started Wheelchair racing in the 8th grade and hasn’t looked back since. MacDonald picking up her first major win at this year’s Celsius Rock and Roll Half Marathon in Las Vegas and not letting Arthrogryposis […]
— Yahoo Sports

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