Athlete Bio#
Height
6'0"
Age
61
Hometown
Greensboro, NC
Education
University of Puerto Rico High School University of Puerto Rico
Quick Facts
- His favorite foods are Oreo Cookies and Cap’n Crunch cereal
- His happiest moments in life were the births of his children, daughter Camila and son Hugo Sebastian
Career Highlights
- 2016: ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
- 2015: Parapan American Games (Silver)
- 2011: Continental Cup
- 2010: WOVD World Cup (5th Place); Parapan American Championship (Silver)
- 2009: Parapan American Championship (Gold)
- 2007: Parapan American Games (Silver)
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- DID YOU KNOW
- Lost his right leg above the knee after he was hit by a car
- While in college he played on teams that were the men’s volleyball champion in 1981 and 1982; he also served as an assistant coach on teams that won that honor in 2001 and 2002
- Joined the Sitting Volleyball team in 1997
- Started playing volleyball in 1975
- He was a member of the 2000 Paralympic Standing Volleyball Team
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Sydney 2000, 4th (Team - Standing - Men)
- Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996, 8th (Shot Put F42 - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2014 – 10th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2014
- Top finish: 10th – 2014 (Team - Men)
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RELATED LINKS
WFMY News: Teacher, Paralympian Coaches Students Through Challenges
News OK: Sitting Volleyball Photo Gallery
Hugo Storer Talks about Overcoming Challenges
Hugo Storer: Mentor, Teammate and the Paralympics
