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Dan Regan
Sitting Volleyball

Dan Regan

Paralympian 2016

Athlete Bio 

Height

6'0"

Age

53

Hometown

St. Louis, MO

Education

Truman State University

Quick Facts
He has four brothers and two sisters
Career Highlights
  • 2019: Parapan American Games (Silver)
  • 2016: ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
  • 2015: ParaPan Am Games (Silver)
  • 2012: Intercontinental Cup
  • 2011: Parapan American Games (Silver); Continental Cup; Sarajevo Open
  • 2010: Parapan American Championship (Silver); WOWD World Cup (5th place)
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  • MOST NOTABLE
  • Named 2019 USA Volleyball Male Sitting Most Improved Player of the Year
  • Named the 2011 “USA Volleyball Male Sitting Athlete of the Year”
  • Retired SSG Missouri Armey National Guard
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  • DID YOU KNOW
  • Dan served in the Army and Army National Guard a combined 12 years
  • Dan is a right leg amputee above the knee with left leg muscle and nerve damage
  • He was injured during a boating accident
  • He began playing volleyball in 2006
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – 6th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2014, 2018, 2022
  • Top finish: 6th – 2022 (Team - Men)
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