U.S. Knocks Off No. 1 Japan To Play For Wheelchair Rugby World Title
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
4'1"
Age
29
Hometown
San Diego, CA
Education
Eagle High School
Classification: 3.0
Quick Facts
- A natural-born quad amputee. In high school, he excelled in wrestling
- Moved to California to join the San Diego Sharp wheelchair team
- Son of John and Trudi Cochrane
- Has two siblings, Alex and Bailey
- Spent the early part of his childhood in a Polish orphanage
- Enjoys Aviation, chess, business, learning.
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 silver)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (Team - Mixed)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Team - Mixed)
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USA Wheelchair RugbyWorld Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – silver (Team - Mixed)
- Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2022
- Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- Silver – 2022 (Team - Mixed)
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