Jon Rydberg

Quick Facts

• Son of Paul Rydberg, Joe and Danea Nilsson
• Has two brothers, Paul and Gunnar
• Married Sarah Rydberg on June 4, 2010
• Has two sons, Atticus and Elias
• Hobbies include boating, hockey, and spending time with friends and family
• Member of the 1997 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championship Team - University of Texas at Arlington
• Fan of Thai food
• Cheers for the Minnesota Wild
• Coaches both boy’s and girl’s tennis at East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minnesota.

Career Highlights

• 2011 Parapan American Games, doubles (gold)
• 2007 Parapan American Games, singles (gold), doubles (gold)
• 2010-12 U.S. World Cup team member
• 2006-08 U.S. World Cup team member
• 2000-04 U.S. World Cup team member

Paralympic Experience

• 4-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 17th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)
• Paralympic Games London 2012, 17th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)
• Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 9th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)
• Paralympic Games Athens 2004, 9th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)