U.S. Women Move On To Quarterfinals At Goalball World Championships
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'11"
Age
43
Hometown
Jacksonville, FL
Education
Brigham Young University, Idaho
Classification: B3
Quick Facts
- Son of Carmela and Byrd
- Has three siblings, Elaine, Aleisha and Damon
- Married to Melissa
- Has albinism, which causes a lack of pigmentation in the eyes
- First tried goalball at the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind in a physical education class
- Hobbies include yoga, meditation, traveling, reading scripture, and journaling.
Paralympic Experience
- 3-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th (Team - Men)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Team - Men)
- Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 4th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – 9th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2014, 2018, 2022
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2014 (Team - Men)
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Event Schedule#
2024 Paralympic Games - Goalball
August 28-September 8, 2024 | Paris, France
