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John Kremer
Sitting Volleyball

John

Kremer

Paralympian 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'9"

Age

41

Hometown

Buford, GA

Education

Franklin High School (2002)

Quick Facts
  • Full name is John Michael Douglas Kremer
  • Parents are John and Holly Kremer
  • Brother is Jared Kremer and sisters are Jessica and Jemma Kremer
  • Wife is Gabrielle Kremer and they have a daughter named Adalyn born in 2010
  • Happiest moment in life was "when my daughter was born."
  • Hobbies are kayaking and fishing
  • Favorite book is Lone Survivor
Career Highlights
  • 2019: Parapan American Games (Silver)
  • 2016: ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th place)
  • 2015: Papan American Games (Silver); Sarajevo Open (5th Place)
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  • MOST NOTABLE
  • Selected Best Receiver at 2019 Parapan American Games
  • Was the starting libero for all six matches at the 2016 Intercontinental Cup
  • Named 2015 USA Volleyball Male Sitting Most Improved Player
  • Played in 2014 Invictus Games, helping U.S. Sitting Team to Silver Medal in London
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  • DID YOU KNOW
  • Served nine years in U.S. Navy as Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 1st Class
  • Was injured in Afghanistan in 2010 when he stepped on a land mine, subsequently losing both legs below the knee
  • Served as captain of U.S. Team in the 2014 Invictus Games in London
  • Started playing Sitting Volleyball in the Warrior Games and landed a spot on the U.S. Men's Sitting Volleyball A2 Team
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – 6th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2018, 2022
  • Top finish: 6th – 2022 (Team - Men)
More

Team USA: Veterans lead Men's Sitting Volleyball Team 
Fast Five with Sitting's Nichole Millage and John Kremer
U.S. Navy: Kremer Helps U.S. to Silver at 2014 Invictus Games
Department of Defense: Warrior Games Profile – John Kremer
Sitting Volleyball Yields a Patriotic Avenue for Vets
The New York Times: War and Sports Shape Better Artificial Limbs
Casper Star Tribune: Disabled athletes train for biathlon on Casper Mountain

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