Chris Seilkop

Quick Facts

Hobbies include golf and renovating historic houses

Career Highlights

• 2019 - Parapan American Games (Silver)
• 2019: World ParaVolley Beach World Series Pingtan Open (Gold)
• 2016 – ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
• 2015 – ParaVolley Beach Standing Volleyball Challenge (Silver)
• 2007 – Parapan American Games (Silver)
• 2003 – Parapan American Games (Gold)
• 1999 – Para-Standing Volleyball Parapan Am Open (Silver)
• 1997 – Para-Standing Volleyball Parapan Am Open (Gold)
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• MOST NOTABLE
• Started all six matches during the 2016 Intercontinental Cup
• Led the team in scoring during the 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens
• Named the 2004 Paralympian of the Year
• Named “Most Valuable Player” of the 2003 Parapan American Games
• Named “Most Outstanding Hitter” of 2003 Parapan American Games
• 1999 Pan American Games Most Outstanding Blocker in Montreal
• Named “Most Outstanding Blocker” at the 1998 World Championship
• Named to the All-Tournament team at the 1997 Pan American Open
• Inducted into the YMCA Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2006
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• DID YOU KNOW?
• Joined USA Volleyball in 1995 as a member of the U.S. Standing Disabled Volleyball Team
• Competed in four Paralympic Games spanning two decades
• Became an amputee at age 7, after an accident with a lawn mower that severely damaged his right leg below the knee
• Inspired to try volleyball after watching current U.S. Women’s National Team coach Karch Kiraly win a gold medal during the 1984 Olympics
• Manages a youth volleyball league and trains high school players

Paralympic Experience

• 4-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Team - Men)
• Paralympic Games Athens 2004, 6th (Team - Men)
• Paralympic Games Sydney 2000, 4th (Team - Standing - Men)
• Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996, 4th (Team - Standing - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2022 – 6th (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2018, 2022
• Top finish: 6th – 2022 (Team - Men)

More

Blog Series for the Victoria Advocate:
5 Rings: Fourth time's a charm at Paralympics 
5 Rings: Strong showing by U.S. athletes 
5 Rings: Strong bonds form at Paralympics 
5 Rings: Competition has a spirit of sportsmanship 

Chris Seilkop Returns to Paralympics after 9-Year Retirement
Victoria Advocate: Chris Seilkop returns to Paralympics after 9-year retirement 
Victoria Advocate: Victoria resident finds international success
Chris Seilkop part of USAV's 1st 3-man international beach team
Paraolympian takes reins of Golden Crescent YMCA
USA Volleyball Announces Nominees for USOC SportsMan, SportsWoman and Team of 2004