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Matt Simpson

Paralympian 2016, 2020

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Matt Simpson makes a save in front of his goal

Height

5'10"

Hometown

Atlanta, GA

Education

University of Virginia School of Law ‘20

classification: B3

Son of Hal and Linda Simpson…Works as an associate at Sidley & Austin LLP…Born with a congenital retina disease that left him with severely impaired vision from an early age…Became active in sports and found goalball at a U.S. Association of Blind Athletes Sports Education Camp in 1999…Hobbies include skiing, hiking, climbing and triathlons.
  • Two-time Paralympian (2016, 2020); One-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
  • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th
  • Paralympic Games Rio 2016, silver
  • Most recent: 2014 – bronze
  • Years of Participation: 2014
  • Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
  • Bronze – 2014

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