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Tyler Bennett

Paralympian 2012, 2016

Athlete Bio 

Height

5'10"

Age

33

Hometown

Wadsworth, OH

Education

Wadsworth High School (Wadsworth, Ohio) ’11 University of Akron ’17, Exercise Science, Clemson University ‘19, Sport and Recreation Management

Classification: FT7

Quick Facts
  • Son of Doug and Lori
  • Has one sister, Jordan
  • Was 12 years old when a blood vessel ruptured in his head that required brain surgery
  • Resulted in paralysis on the left side of his body
  • First competed for the United States in 2011 as part of the Copa America Cup team
  • Participated in a Clemson University soccer residency program
  • Was the first athlete to ever receive an academic Paralympic soccer scholarship
  • Hobbies include playing FIFA, fishing, soccer, basketball, paintballing, working out, coaching, kayaking, writing, listening to music, reading, fishing, shooting, camping, rock climbing, traveling and bike riding with friends.
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Team - Men)
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, 8th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2019 – 6th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019
  • Top finish: 5th – 2017 (Team - Men)
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