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Josh

Brewer

Paralympian 2016

  • 0

    GOLD

  • 1

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Height

3'5"

Age

29

Hometown

Battle Ground, WA

Education

Battle Ground High School (Battle Ground, Wash.) ‘15

Classification: 3.5

Quick Facts
  • Brewer is a triple amputee who was run over by a train while living in the streets of Ethiopia as a child. He spent months in a hospital after losing both legs from below the knees and his right arm from below the elbow
  • Son of Laura Brewer
  • Has one brother, Josiah
  • Has lived in three countries, Ethiopia, Australia and the U.S
  • Enjoys fishing, basketball and relaxing.
Career Highlights
  • 2016 Canada Cup
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Team - Mixed)

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