The Marines Set A Foundation For Marco De La Rosa, Who’s Now Headed To His Second Paralympics As A Shooter
The 52-year-old got into Para shooting 20 years after being medically discharged from the Marines.
Athlete Bio
Height
5'11"
Age
54
Hometown
Denver, CO
Education
Manual High School (Denver, Colo.) ‘87 University of Maryland – College Park ’91, Journalism; Eastern Illinois University ‘95, Master of Science – Physical Education and Sport Management; Regis University ’10, Master of Arts – Disability Studies
classification: P2 (10m Air Pistol SH1), P3 (25m Piston SH1)
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Event Schedule
2024 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Shooting
April 21-28, 2024 | Anniston, AL
2024 Paralympic Games - Para Shooting
August 28-September 8, 2024 | Paris, France