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Joe Jackson
Wheelchair Rugby

Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson

Athlete Bio 

Joe Jackson wheels, the chair across the court

Age

36

Hometown

Maricopa, AZ

Education

Arizona State University

Classification: 1.0

Quick Facts
  • Son of Todd and JoAnn Jackson
  • Broke his C6 vertebrae while playing varsity football in 2005 at the age of 16
  • When he’s not training, he gives back to the community through his own foundation he co-created with his father, The Joe Jackson Foundation, which provides adaptive equipment for young adults and children with spinal cord injuries
  • Peer mentor at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Paralympic Experience
  • One-time Paralympian (2020); One-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
  • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver
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Career Highlights
  • World Championship U-19, 2011 (Team - Men)

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