John

Kremer

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