Adams was born and grew up in
Rotorua, New Zealand. She played
netball and basketball when she was growing up, and played rugby with the Waikite women's able-bodied team in 2017. In 2018 she became the first woman to play with the New Zealand men's national team at the Physical Disability Rugby League (PDRL) Commonwealth Championship. She was selected as flag bearer for the championship's opening ceremony. She became world champion and world record holder in the F37 shot put in 2019, winning a gold medal at the
2019 World Para Athletics Championships. but returned to competition at the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships announced on 6 August 2025 winning the gold medal in the F37 shot put. ==Personal life==