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James

Senbeta

Paralympian 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'10"

Age

38

Hometown

Philadelphia, PA

Education

Penn Wood High School (Yedon, Penn.) University of Illinois ‘14, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Classification: T54

Quick Facts
  • Son of Aklilu Senbeta and Barbara Utley, Senbeta can also speak fluent Portuguese.
  • When he’s not competing, he Is an avid sports fan, especially Philly teams, and freelances for the Bleacher Report.
  • He believes in the power of sport as a reason to find commonality among other individuals.
Career Highlights
  • 2014 Boston Marathon, ninth
  • 2014 Grandma's Marathon, 1st
  • 2013 Boston Marathon, 24th
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, (Marathon T54 - Men), 17th (5000m T54 - Men), 22th (800m T54 - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2019 – 17th (Marathon T54 - Men)
  • Years of participation: Marathon T54 - Men 2019; 5000m T54 - Men 2015
  • Top finish: 17th – 2015 (5000m T54 - Men), 2019 (Marathon T54 - Men)

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