Edgar Laforest
Sport: Sitting Volleyball
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: October 25, 1967
Height: 6'1"
Age: 52
Hometown: San Juan,
Education: University of Puerto Rico, Biology, 1991
Biography
Quick Facts
- Says the craziest thing he has ever done was swimming with sharks
- He has three daughters: Kiara, Eileen, and Keymarie.
Career Highlights
- 2015: Parapan American Games (Silver)
- 2011: Parapan American Games (Silver); Sarajevo Open
- 2010: WOVD World Cup (5th Place)
- 2009: Parapan American Championship (Gold)
- 2007: Parapan American Games (Silver)
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- MOST NOTABLE
- Has medaled at the Parapan American Games three times (1 Gold, 2x Silver)
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- DID YOU KNOW
- Edgar was permanently injured when he was struck by a drunk driver
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 8th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2014 – 10th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2014
- Top finish: 10th – 2014 (Team - Men)
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