Josh
Smith

Paralympian 2016

Athlete Bio#

6'2"

Mesquite, TX

North Mesquite High School University of Central Oklahoma

Parents are Billy Smith and Kristine Bishop
Brothers are Jeremy Smith and Steven Bishop. Sisters are Juliana Adair and Krystal Bishop
His happiest moment in life was when he met nephew Christian for the first time. He was born while Smith was at the Marine Corps Recruit Training in September, 2005
Admires his grandfather William Smith because, "He showed me what it truly meant to be a great friend, brother, husband and father.

2016 – World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
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DID YOU KNOW?
Served in the Marine Corp from 2005-2015, serving a tour of duty in Fallujah, Iraq from 2008-09.
Right leg was amputated in 2013 following a firearms accident during which a 12-gauge shotgun round hit his leg around the ankle, severing his Achilles tendon, multiple arteries and destroying tissue and ligaments. After doctors gave him a 5 percent chance of full recovery, he decided to have the affected area removed.
Named USAV Most Improved Men's Sitting Player for 2016