For Wheelchair Fencer Ellen Geddes, The Trick Is Never Hearing The Word ‘No’
Whether she’s “horrifically stubborn” or “tenacious,” Geddes’ mentality has helped her rise to the top of the sport.
Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'9"
Age
Died (Aged 43)
1976-2019
Hometown
Florence, MS
Education
Florence High School (Florence, Miss.) ‘18 Hinds Community College
Classification: Category B
Quick Facts
- After a car accident at age 17 left Brinson a paraplegic, the former multi-sport high school athlete turned his attention to sled hockey before being recruited to compete in wheelchair fencing in 2006. Within just four years, he qualified for his first world championship team. Although he won medals in both foil and epee at the 2011 Pan American Wheelchair Championships, his specialty weapon – saber – wasn’t contested at the Paralympic qualifier. Brinson continued to fight his way through the World Cup circuit to build his world ranking and qualify for London
- Son of Betty Clanton
- Involved with peer support and other programs and activities in his local area
- Hobbies include music, barbequing, fishing, hunting, archery, shooting and other recreational sports and activities.
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 10th (Individual Sabre B - Men)
- Paralympic Games London 2012, 14th (Individual Sabre B - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2017 – 10th (Team Foil - Men), 18th (Individual Foil B - Men, Individual Sabre B - Men)
- Years of participation: Individual Foil B - Men 2017; Individual Sabre B - Men 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017; Team Foil - Men 2017; Individual Epee B - Men 2010, 2011, 2013, 2015; Team Epee - Men 2010, 2011, 2013; Team Sabre - Men 2010, 2013;
- Top finish: 6th – 2010 (Team Sabre - Men)
