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Welch

Stephen

Welch

Paralympian 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

5’6”

Age

52

Hometown

Southlake

Education

University of Texas at Arlington '13, Business

Paralympic Experience
  • 2012 Paralympic Games
  • 2008 Paralympic Games
  • 2004 Paralympic Games
  • 2000 Paralympic Games, Singles - silver medal; Doubles - bronze medal
  • 1996 Paralympic Games, Doubles - gold medal; Singles - silver medal

Career Highlights
  • 2011 Parapan American Games, Doubles - gold medal
  • 2011 Parapan American Games, Singles - bronze medal
  • 1999 U.S. Open Singles Open Champion
  • 1994 U.S. Open Singles Open Champion
  • 1992 U.S. Open Singles Open Champion
  • Ranked No. 1 in the world twice

Facts: Son of James and Judy Welch... has one brother, James L. Welch... Competed for Team USA in the Paralympic Games in 1996, 2000, 2004, and 2008... Played wheelchair basketball in 1996 and 2000... Hobbies include playing the piano.

Learn more: 
US Wheelchair Tennis

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