Jeff Butler
Sport: Wheelchair Rugby
Gold: 0 Silver: 3 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: June 12, 1990
Height: 5'9"
Age: 35
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Education: University of Texas - Austin
Biography
Quick Facts
- Son of Kathy Weir and Steven Butler
- Has one sister, Ashley
- He was first introduced to wheelchair rugby by a friend after a traffic accident when he was 13 years old that resulted in a broken neck at C5-6
- Started his own software company at age 26, working as part of the development team
- Has a YouTube channel where he regularly reviews the latest in disability technology, and gives viewers insight into his life on four wheels
- Enjoys live music and professional sports.
Paralympic Experience
- 3-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist (3 silver)
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (Team - Mixed)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (Team - Mixed)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Team - Mixed)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2018 – bronze (Team - Mixed)
- Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2018
- Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
- Bronze – 2018 (Team - Mixed)
