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Michael

Godfrey

Paralympian 2020

Michael Godfrey

Athlete Bio#

Michael Godfrey tightens tape before a match

Height

6'2"

Age

60

Hometown

Dublin, TX

Education

Tarleton State University

Classification: TT1

Quick Facts
  • Son of Patricia and Jack Godfrey, Godfrey studied Agriculture at the Tarleton State University.
  • A former professional bull rider, he spends time raising buck stock on his family’s Texas ranch and enjoys ranching in his spare time.
  • One of six children
  • His siblings include Jack, Laurie, Joshua, Casey and Dylan.
  • He is married to wife Kristine Godfrey.
Career Highlights
  • 2019 Para Pan Am US Team Member
  • 2018 US National Para Team Member
  • 2018 IPTTC U.S. Open Mens Class 1 Singles - Silver
  • 2017 IPTTC U.S. Open Mens Class 1 Singles - Silver
  • 2017 Butterfly Texas State Table Tennis Championship Wheelchair Singles - Gold
  • 2015 Para Pan Am US Team Member
  • 2014 Copa Costa Rica, bronze (Singles class 1)
  • 2012 Mike Dempsey Memorial Tournament, bronze (Singles class 1)
  • 2014 Copa Costa Rica, bronze (Singles class 1)
  • 2012 Mike Dempsey Memorial Tournament, bronze (Singles class 1)
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 5th (Team Class 3 - Men), 9th (Singles Class 1 - Men)

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