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Whitehead

Quick Facts

• Son of Chris and Glady Whitehead, Whitehead was born with a mild form of cerebral palsy which affects the life side of his body.
• He entered Paralympic sport in 2011 after his high school coach connected with a U.S. Paralympics coach.
• He was a bass player during his time in high school where he was also named former defensive player of the year.
• Whitehead enjoys sleeping, Clash of Clans, playing skyrim and league of legends.
• Whitehead currently attends a San Diego State University as a full time student while also training full time at the Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, California.

Career Highlights

• 2013 IWAS Jr. World Championships member (gold 100m, silver 200m)

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 11th (100m T37 - Men), 12th (Long Jump T37 - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2015 – 7th (Long Jump T37 - Men), 9th (200m T37 - Men), 11th (100m T37 - Men)
• Years of participation: 100m T37 - Men 2013, 2015; 200m T37 - Men 2013, 2015; Long Jump T37 - Men 2015; Long Jump T37/38 - Men 2013
• Top finish: 6th – 2013 (Long Jump T37/38 - Men)