Lexi Shifflett
Sitting Volleyball

Alexis (Lexi) Shifflett-Patterson

Paralympian 2016, 2020, 2024

Alexis (Lexi) Shifflett-Patterson
  • 3

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Lexi ShiffletPatterson prepares to serve the ball

Height

5'4"

Age

28

Hometown

Waseca, MN

Education

DeVry University

Personal
  • Entering her 12th year with U.S. Women's Sitting Volleyball National Team
  • Below-the-knee amputation at 9 months old due to the congenital condition Fibular Hemimelia
  • Daughter of John and Cathryn Shifflett. Has two sisters, Natalie and Michaela
  • Married Alexander Patterson in November 2021
  • Played club volleyball, high school Volleyball and softball. She was named captain for both sports in her senior year
  • Introduced to sitting Volleyball at 15 years old, making her first national team roster at 16
  • Hobbies include traveling, make-up, and being a pet parent
Paralympic Experience
  • 3-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist (3 gold)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, gold (Team - Women)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Women)
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Team - Women)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – bronze (Team - Women)
  • Years of participation: Team - Women 2014, 2018, 2022
  • Medals: 3 (2 silver, 1 bronze)
    • Silver – 2018 (Team - Women); 2014 (Team - Women)
    • Bronze – 2022 (Team - Women)
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