Lesparance
Wheelchair Basketball

Matt Lesperance

Paralympian 2008, 2020

Matt Lesperance
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Athlete Bio 

Matt Lesperance looks up from his wheelchair

Height

5'4"

Age

38

Hometown

Coleman, WI

Education

University of Wisconsin at Whitewater ’11, Human Resources

Classification: 1.0

Quick Facts
  • Son of Tony and Brenda Lesperance
  • Has a sister named Heather
  • Loves to compete and has made great friends off the court
  • Has transverse myelitis
  • Started playing wheelchair basketball at the age of 9
  • Hobbies include watching movies, biking and fishing
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 4th (Team - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2010 – bronze (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2010
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
    • Bronze – 2010 (Team - Men)

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