2023 ParaPan American Games by the numbers
240240 athletes will represent Team USA at the 2023 Parapan American Games. 92 women and 148 men will compete in 16 of the 17 sports during the 10-day competition....
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'9"
Age
33
Hometown
Oakland, CA
Education
University of Texas at Arlington ’14, Marketing
Classification: 4.0
Quick Facts
- Son of Maria Elena and Jorge Sanchez
- Has a sister, Alexi
- Was diagnosed with osteogenic sarcoma, a type of bone cancer, in his left femur at the age of eight
Underwent countless surgeries, in addition to chemotherapy, but eventually opted to have his left leg amputated
- Credits his biggest motivations to be his fiancé and his family.
Growing up as an avid baseball player in California, he was introduced to wheelchair basketball through a man at Costco, who stopped to talk to him about the sport
After trying it, he fell in love with the sport and has progressed to playing overseas in Spain and with the U.S. men’s national team
Enjoys working out, exploring, traveling, doing motivational speeches, promoting the Paralympic movement, hiking and trying new food
Is a huge Golden State Warriors fan
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – gold (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2018, 2023
- Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 silver)
- Gold – 2023 (Team - Men)
- Silver – 2018 (Team - Men)
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