Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson

Sport: Wheelchair Rugby

Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0

Quick Facts

Birthday: September 6, 1989

Height: N/A

Age: 36

Hometown: Maricopa, AZ

Education: Arizona State University

Biography

Quick Facts
  • Son of Todd and JoAnn Jackson
  • Broke his C6 vertebrae while playing varsity football in 2005 at the age of 16
  • When he’s not training, he gives back to the community through his own foundation he co-created with his father, The Joe Jackson Foundation, which provides adaptive equipment for young adults and children with spinal cord injuries
  • Peer mentor at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Paralympic Experience
  • One-time Paralympian (2020); One-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
  • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver
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USA Wheelchair Rugby
Career Highlights
  • World Championship U-19, 2011 (Team - Men)