Freddie De Los Santos
Paralympian 2016, 2020
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Athlete Bio
Height
5'11"
Birthday
Oct 17, 1969
Hometown
Hopewell Junction, NY
Education
City College of New York
classification: MH5
Personal
- Is a native of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Arrived to the United States in 1986 and worked at NYU as a graphic designer
After the 9/11 attack, he joined the Army
On Oct. 20, 2009 while serving in Helmand Providence in Afghanistan, he was wounded in action when the vehicle in which he was riding in was hit by rocket fire. As a consequence of the injury, he lost his right leg above the knee
Took up handcycling as part of his rehabilitation
Has a true passion for art, whether the medium is graphic design or abstract painting
Paints abstract art to illustrate the psychological experiences he faced in combat
Married to Jeanette De Los Santos.
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 4th (road race), 7th (time trial)
Years of Participation: Road – 2014, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2023
Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- 2017 – silver (Mixed team relay H1-H5)