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Para Track and Field

Joel Gomez

Paralympian 2020, 2024

Joel Gomez

Athlete Bio#

Joel Gomez runs down the track

Height

5'8"

Age

21

Hometown

Encinitas, CA

Education

Classical Academy (Escondido, Calif.) ‘21

classification: T13

Personal
  • Son of Rynn Whitley Gomez and Carlos Gomez
  • Born with a rare genetic disorder called blue cone monochromacy
  • Began running track with the Speed to Burn Track club in California when he was nine years old
  • Broke the five-minute mile barrier at age 13 while competing with the San Diego Waves club
  • Discovered Paralympic track and field at age 14
  • Has a running dog, Trixie
  • Enjoys music, playing instruments and singing
  • Teaches ukulele at his public library
  • Hobbies include flying drones and cinematography
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 7th (1500m T13 - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 10th (1500m T13 - Men), 11th (400m T13 - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2024 – 7th (1500m T13 - Men)
  • Years of participation: 1500m T13 - Men 2019, 2023, 2024
  • Top finish: 6th – 2023 (1500m T13 - Men)

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