Parkinson’s Changed Todd Vogt’s Course Into Para-Rowing, And Now He’s Going To Paris
Vogt and teammate Saige Harper will represent Team USA in the PR3 mixed double sculls event in Paris.
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Height
6'4"
Age
51
Hometown
Rochester, NY
Education
University of Buffalo ('96)
Classification: PR3
Quick Facts
- Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
- Started rowing after seeing a flier for it in his freshman dorm hallway
- Graduated with a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Buffalo
- Credits former NBA player Brian Grant, who was diagnosed with Young Onset Parkinson's Disease, as one of his heroes
- Involved with several Parkinson's Disease-related organizations and would love to continue doing so
- Hobbies include drinking coffee, watching Quinten Tarantino movies, walking his dog and riding scooters around Portland, Oregon, his training location
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – silver (PR3 Double Sculls - Mixed)
- Years of participation: PR3 Double Sculls - Mixed 2022, 2023; PR3 Pair - Men 2019
- Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- Silver – 2023 (PR3 Double Sculls - Mixed)
Career Highlights
- 2023 Para Rowing Regatta to Paris – gold (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
- 2022 Gavirate International Paralympic Regatta – gold (PR3 mixed doubles sculls)
- 2019 World Rowing Cup II – gold (PR3 Four w/ coxswain)
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 7th (PR3 Double Sculls - Mixed)
