Bobby Body
Sport: Para Powerlifting
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: June 24, 1974
Height: N/A
Age: 51
Hometown: Eaton Rapids, MI
Education: Ferris State University
Biography
Quick Facts
- Was born in an Army hospital and to a military family
- Body and his sister spent their early years in a military orphanage
- Was accepted to Ferris State University, where he studied criminal justice and played on the school's rugby team
- Joined the Army following 9/11
- Lost his leg after his Humvee was struck by a roadside bomb during a routine mission in Iraq
- Is a certified peer support specialist, counseling other Veterans and amputees with PTSD to help them overcome their obstacles
- Part of his treatment included going into fitness, where he fell in love with Para powerlifting
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 10th (107kg - Men)
- Years of participation: 107kg - Men 2023; 97kg - Men 2021
- Top finish: 9th – 2021 (97kg - Men)
Career Highlights
- Parapan American Games Santiago 2023, gold
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 4th (107kg - Men)
