Jese Schag
Sitting Volleyball

Jese

Schag

Paralympian 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'2"

Age

35

Hometown

Edmond, OK

Education

Serena High School (Serena, Ill.) San Diego City College

Quick Facts
The happiest moment of his life was the birth of his daughter, Adrianna, in 2011
Career Highlights
  • 2015: Parapan American Games (Silver)
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  • MOST NOTABLE
  • First played volleyball as a member of the Marine Corps’ Wounded Warrior Games team in 2010
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  • DID YOU KNOW?
  • Was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2009 in which his right leg was amputated.
  • Schag served in the Marines from 2008 until 2011.
  • Won gold in sitting volleyball and wheelchair basketball and bronze in the 50-meter breaststroke at the 2010 Wounded Warrior Games
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Team - 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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