Despite her triathlon successes, King says she soon lost interest in the discipline.
“I got bored quite quickly of the triathlons and I needed more of a challenge.
“My daughter decided to enter me into this competition where they lift heavy weights and do silly things.
“I couldn’t do any of it!
“She dragged me round this course in a pairs competition, but it was so much fun and then after that was my introduction to CrossFit.
“After that I went then into CrossFit Pembrokeshire in my local town [Haverfordwest] and I was welcomed with open arms and never looked back.”
King would go on to earn a bronze medal at the Adaptive CrossFit Games in Texas, USA in 2024.
She hopes her story resonates with others.
“I’m hoping it inspires loads of people because I just want everyone to keep moving and know the importance of keeping moving,” said King.
“Life doesn’t have to end when you get a diagnosis like young onset Parkinson’s.
“CrossFit has changed my life, it’s given me a second family and whole community.”