Team USA Universal Relay Takes First Paralympic Gold In The Event With World Record Time
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Athlete Bio#
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Height
5'10"
Age
44
Hometown
Dunnellon, FL
Classification: T42
Quick Facts
Son of John Woods and Deborah Simon, Regas Woods was born with a congenital anomaly which did not allow his tibia and fibula to develop properly. Both of his legs were amputated at the age of two. Woods enjoys singing, riding ATVs and making music. He is also the co-founder of an organization called the Never Say Never Foundation which helps kids create a positive attitude through sport after overcoming adversity.
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 5th (200m T61 - Men), 10th (Long Jump T63 - Men)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 6th (200m T42 - Men, Long Jump T42 - Men), 10th (100m T42 - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2017 – 4th (200m T42 - Men), 5th (Long Jump T42 - Men), 7th (100m T42 - Men)
- Years of participation: 100m T42 - Men 2013, 2015, 2017; 200m T42 - Men 2013, 2015, 2017; Long Jump T42 - Men 2013, 2015, 2017
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2015 (Long Jump T42 - Men)
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