Seth Jahn

Paralympian 2016

Athlete Bio

Height

6'3"

Age

Hometown

Lakeland, FL

Education

George Jenkins High School (Lakeland, Fla.) ’01 St. Andrews University ’05, Emergency Medical Services; Henley Putman University, Intelligence Management

Classification: FT6

Quick Facts

Son of Lori and Roger
Has one sister, Hannah
Served in the U.S. Army, was deployed three times to Afghanistan and Iraq and sustained an injury in 2010
Was introduced to Paralympic sport through the military rehab program and started training with the U.S. Paralympics National Soccer Team in 2014
Officially retired from the military in 2014
Was a three-sport athlete at St. Andrews University, playing soccer, basketball and boxing
After his athletic career, he became a firefighter EMT/paramedic in Florida, but a year later, he developed a strong desire to serve in a greater capacity and joined the U.S. Army
He represented Team SOCOM (United States Special Operations Command) at the 2013 Warrior Games where he was his team’s “ultimate champion,” competing in two team sports and five individual events
Has been to 88 countries
Proficient in four languages: English, Spanish, Dari and Pashto.
Pursuing his master’s degree in intelligence management with the intent of eventually earning his doctorate degree
He has climbed three of the world’s tallest mountains since his 2010 injury (Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Blanc, and Elbrus) and plans to attempt Mt. Everest and Denali this year
He raced cars in the Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 and has fought in two Muay Thai matches in Thailand
He has run with bulls in Spain, wrestled with tigers in Thailand and dove with tiger sharks in the Bahamas.