Drew Bremer Has Grown Into A Key Veteran As U.S. 7-a-Side Soccer Team Aims For Another Parapan American Games Medal
Bremer honed his skills at Kalamazoo College before going on to become a Paralympian with the U.S. CP team.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
6'2"
Age
29
Hometown
Grand Rapids, MI
Education
East Grand Rapids High School (Grand Rapids, Mich.) ’13 Kalamazoo College ’17, Economics, Clemson Univeristy ’19, Applied Economics
Classification: FT7
Quick Facts
- Son of Greg and Lisa
- Has three siblings, Ally, Anna and Austin
- Was born with hemiplegic cerebral palsy, a condition which affects the right side of his body
- Participated in a number of sports growing up, including hockey, basketball, baseball and swimming
- Played soccer at Kalamazoo College on the first team as a central defender
- Was invited to train with the national team at a training camp and earned a spot on the team roster
- Prior to becoming a member of the U.S. national team, had flown only once in his life
- Hobbies include listening to country music and hanging out with friends.
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – 4th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2017, 2019, 2022
- Top finish: 4th – 2022 (Team - Men)
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