Forty-Five Athletes Selected To Represent Team USA At 2023 World Para Athletics Championships
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Height
5'8"
Age
22
Hometown
Encinitas, CA
Education
Classical Academy (Escondido, Calif.) ‘21
Classification: T13
Quick Facts
- 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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