Rico

Roman

Quick Facts

• Son of Connie Roman
• Has two brothers, Benito and Carlos
• Married to Ela Roman
• Has two children, Juliet and Raul
• Roman is a retired Army Staff Sergeant that had his left leg amputated above the knee when wounded by an improvised explosive device while serving his third tour in Iraq in February of 2007
• Roman, a Purple Heart recipient, was introduced to sled hockey in 2008 by Operation Comfort
• He made his debut on the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team in 2011
• Hobbies include working on cars, hunting, wheelchair basketball, hand cycling and swimming
• Volunteer and coach with Bridge City Inclusive Sports, a nonprofit who are helping to get the community involved and learn more about adaptive sports through wheelchair basketball
• Recipient of the 2024 Team USA Community Champions in partnership with Comcast award

Paralympic Experience

• 3-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist (3 gold)
  • Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, gold (Team - Mixed)
  • Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, gold (Team - Mixed)
  • Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, gold (Team - Mixed)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2021 – gold (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2012, 2013, 2017, 2019, 2021
• Medals: 5 (3 gold, 2 silver)
  • Gold – 2021 (Team - Men); 2019 (Team - Men); 2012 (Team - Men)
  • Silver – 2017 (Team - Men); 2013 (Team - Men)