An Imposing Force At 6-foot-7, Goalball’s Calahan Young Is Ready To Make Some Noise At The World Games
A standout at the Tokyo Paralympics, Young is back in top form after missing last year’s world championships.
Athlete Bio
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Height
6'5"
Hometown
Irwin, PA
Education
George Mason University ’21
classification: B2
Personal
Son of Kathy and Michael. Has two siblings, Khegan and Saige. Has retinitis pigmentosa, which causes substantial peripheral vision loss, night blindness, and color blindness. Was first introduced to goalball in middle school when a goalball team showcased the sport during a school program. Hobbies include playing and watching sports, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, traveling and attending concerts and music festivals. Played football for four years. He is also a recreational therapist.
Paralympic Experience
- One-time Paralympian (2020)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – 5th
- Years of Participation: 2018
- Top Finish: 5th – 2018
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