McKenzie Coan: Paving the Way for the Next Generation
The Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996 helped pave the way for the next generation of Team USA athletes, including four-time Paralympian and Georgia native McKenzie Coan....
Jonny Pierce
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Height
5'8"
Age
32
Hometown
Torrance, CA
Education
South Torrance High School (Torrance, Calif.)
Classification: S14, SB14, SM14
Quick Facts
- Helps coach the Special Olympics chapter in Torrance, California
- Son of Irene and Tim Pierce
- Has one brother, Chris
- Hobbies include drawing, golfing, playing volleyball and riding trains
- Knows everything about Disney and remembers everyone's birthday
Career Highlights
- 2019 World Para Swimming World Series Indianapolis, 1st (200 IM, 200 freestyle), 3rd (100 butterfly), 4th (100 breaststroke)
- 2018 World Para Swimming World Series Indianapolis, 6th (200 IM, 100 butterfly), 7th (100 backstroke, 200 freestyle)
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