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Paralympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

5’8”

Age

42

Hometown

Tucson

Education

Pima Community College


Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, 11th (Long Jump T11 - Men)
Career Highlights
  • 2012 U.S. Paralympic Track & Field Trials – Gold (Long Jump)
  • 2011 Parapan American Games – Gold (Long Jump)
  • 2011 National BeepBaseball Association (NBBA) – Most Valuable Player

Fun Facts: Motivational speaker who enjoys community outreach, playing baseball for the blind, cooking and dancing with his wife, Rosa.

Learn more: 
US Para Track and Field



World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2013 – 9th (Long Jump T11 - Men)
  • Years of participation: Long Jump T11 - Men 2013
  • Top finish: 9th – 2013 (Long Jump T11 - Men)

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