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Pierce County honors U17 world bronze medalist Maisie Elliott and spotlights neurodiversity
Summary
Pierce County Council presented a proclamation to Maisie Elliott, a U17 world bronze medalist in freestyle wrestling from Sumner High School, who described her challenges with Tourette's and other diagnoses and spoke about resilience and future goals.
Pierce County honored Maisie Elliott on Nov. 14 with a council proclamation recognizing her 2025 U17 world bronze medal in freestyle wrestling and her athletic leadership.
Vice Chair Herrera read the proclamation highlighting Elliott’s achievements as a Sumner High School student and member of the Washington National wrestling team. Elliott told the council that wrestling "gave me the drive, grit, determination" and described health challenges she has managed, including Tourette’s, OCD, ADHD, anxiety and learning differences, and a period in 2021 when absence seizures kept her off the mat for six months. She said returning to wrestling and pursuing international competition showed the value of perseverance and allowed her to serve as a role model for other young people who face similar challenges.
Council members from across the dais praised Elliott’s openness, noted the inspirational value for neurodivergent youth and encouraged sharing her remarks on the county’s social channels. Vice Chair Herrera, Council member Ayala and others said Elliott could inspire young athletes and those dealing with mental-health or neurodiversity issues. The council invited Elliott and her family to the dais to accept the proclamation.
The proclamation described Elliott as a multiple-time state and national medalist and a U17 world bronze medalist. Elliott said her goals include competing for Team USA, wrestling at college and someday coaching to "pay it forward." The council’s recognition highlights local youth sports achievement and the county’s interest in elevating stories of resilience.
