Mikey

Brannigan

Quick Facts

• Son of Kevin and Edie Brannigan. Has one older brother, Patrick, and one younger brother, Thomas
• Diagnosed with Autism at the age of three
• Began running as a member of the Rolling Thunder Special Needs Program, a non-profit organization that helps to train mentally and physically disabled athletes
• Moved up to his high-school varsity teams as an eighth grader
• His favorite book is “Pre: The Story of Steve Prefontaine” and "Meb for Mortals"
• Hobbies include traveling, fishing with his dad, going to the beach and going to the movies
• Enjoys listening to hip-hop and rock music

Paralympic Experience

• 3-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold, 1 bronze)
• Paralympic Games Paris 2024, bronze (1500m T20 - Men)
• Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th (1500m T20 - Men)
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (1500m T20 - Men)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2024 – gold (1500m T20 - Men)
• Years of participation: 1500m T20 - Men 2015, 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024; 5000m T20 - Men 2015, 2017; 800m T20 - Men 2017
• Medals: 7 (4 gold, 3 silver)
• Gold – 2024 (1500m T20 - Men); 2017 (1500m T20 - Men, 800m T20 - Men); 2015 (1500m T20 - Men)
• Silver – 2023 (1500m T20 - Men); 2017 (5000m T20 - Men); 2015 (5000m T20 - Men)