Tysheem

Griffin

Quick Facts

• Son of Rasheem Griffin and Tonyana Evans
• Born with Waardenburg syndrome, a rare group of genetic conditions that took most of his hearing by the time he was a toddler
• Hopes to pursue a career in carpentry.

Career Highlights

• 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team Trials – Track & Field, silver (400m)
• 2016 Desert Challenge Games, 1st (400m)
• 2015 INAS Global Games, 1st (200m), 2nd (100m)

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, (400m T20 - Men)