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Athlete Bio#
Height
4'7"
Age
35
Hometown
Chicago, IL
Education
Wilbur Wright College
Quick Facts
- McKee is a versatile athlete, having played tennis as a senior in high school and wheelchair basketball in college
- He was born with a congenital disorder of the spine called caudal regression syndrome
- His Paralympic calling, however, came in the sport of sled hockey
- McKee started with the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) sled hockey club team in 2000
- He made his debut with the U.S. Sled Hockey National Team during the 2010-11 season
- Favorite superhero is Batman
- Listens to hip hop
- Hobbies include gaming and watching NHL games
- Favorite actor is Will Ferrell
- Son of Brian McKee
- Has one sister, Amy.
Paralympic Experience
- 3-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist (3 gold)
- Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, gold (Team - Mixed)
- Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, gold (Team - Mixed)
- Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, gold (Team - Mixed)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2024 – silver (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024
- Medals: 8 (5 gold, 3 silver)
- Gold – 2023 (Team - Men); 2021 (Team - Men); 2019 (Team - Men); 2015 (Team - Men); 2012 (Team - Men)
- Silver – 2024 (Team - Men); 2017 (Team - Men); 2013 (Team - Men)
