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J Nelms

Jason

Nelms

Paralympian 2004, 2008, 2012

  • 0

    GOLD

  • 0

    SILVER

  • 1

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'5"

Age

44

Hometown

Emmett

Education

University of Texas at Arlington '07, Criminal Justice

College University of Texas at Arlington '07, Criminal Justice

Paralympic Experience
  • 3-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 bronze)
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, bronze (Team - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 4th (Team - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Athens 2004, 7th (Team - Men)
Career Highlights
  • 2012 NWBA Champion
  • 2011 Parapan American Games, gold medal
  • 2011 NWBA Champion
  • 2010 IWBF World Championship, bronze medal
  • 2010 NWBA Champion
  • 2009 American's Cup, MVP
  • 2008 NWBA Champion
  • 2002 IWBF World Championship, gold medal
  • 2002 NCAA Champion, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Five-time 2nd team All-American

Facts: Son of Jim and Denice Trombley... Siblings Nathan, Ethan, Janea, Brianna, Chantel, Kristina, Joanna... Hobbies include movies, swimming, Detroit sports, video games, and animals.

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World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2010 – bronze (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2002, 2010
  • Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 bronze)
    • Gold – 2002 (Team - Men)
    • Bronze – 2010 (Team - Men)

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