Calahan Young
Sport: Goalball
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: February 23, 1995
Height: 6'5"
Age: 30
Hometown: Irwin, PA
Education: George Mason University ’21
Biography
Quick Facts
- Son of Kathy and Michael
- Has two siblings, Khegan and Saige
- Has retinitis pigmentosa, which causes substantial peripheral vision loss, night blindness, and color blindness
- Was first introduced to goalball in middle school when a goalball team showcased the sport during a school program
- Also works as a recreational therapist
- Played football for four years
- Hobbies include playing and watching sports, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, traveling and attending concerts and music festivals
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (Team - Men)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th (Team - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – 5th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2018
- Top finish: 5th – 2018 (Team - Men)
