Hagel
Paralympian 1976, 1980, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996
4
GOLD
0
SILVER
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BRONZE
Minneapolis, MN
University of Illinois
Susan Hagel has competed in six Paralympic Games across three different sports, showcasing her remarkable versatility and commitment to excellence. She has earned numerous accolades, including the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) Triad Award in 1998.
A 16-time All-Tournament Team selection, Susan has been a key player on 14 U.S. national teams across Paralympic, Stoke-Mandeville, Pan American, and Gold Cup competitions. Her contributions extend beyond her playing career as she serves on the NWBA Hall of Fame Committee, promoting sports opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
As a role model for women and junior girls in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association, Susan's lasting impact on the sport is a testament to her dedication, having played longer than any other woman in the division.
PARIS — Three-time Paralympian Brian Bell sparked Team USA’s fire with consecutive baskets, both coming off nice Jake Williams assists early in the second quarter. The 35-year-old veteran drew a foul on the second, converted the free throw and propelle...
PARIS – Ixhelt Gonzalez converted an uncontested lay-up off a sweet backdoor pass from Becca Murray to give Team USA a 53-50 lead over Great Britain. It was a defining moment and a lead that the U.S. wouldn’t relinquish over the final two minutes in a ...
PARIS – U.S. Paralympic archer Jason Tabansky did not know he was going to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games until late June. Now, the first-time Paralympian is also a gold medalist.Facing an uphill battle, including a bracket containing the w...
PARIS – It was a historical first as U.S Para Archery icon Matt Stutzman and Mexican Victor Sardina Viveros went arrow-to-arrow in Paris. It marked the first time that two armless archers competed head-to-head at a Paralympic Games.Stutzman jumped out ...
PARIS – The U.S. men’s wheelchair basketball team’s quest for an unprecedented three-peat started off with a bang.Fending off a Spanish team that boasts a threatening offense, the U.S. capitalized on a two-minute Spain scoring drought late in the fourt...
