Josh Brunais
Sport: Soccer
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: April 7, 1987
Height: 5'7"
Age: 38
Hometown: Stafford, VA
Education: Potomac Senior High School (Dumfries, Va.) ’05
Biography
Quick Facts
- Son of Antonie
- Has three brothers, David, Michael and Richard
- Has two daughters, Emily and Sadie
- Is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant before retiring
- Began his service in 2005 and retired in 2015 after sustaining injuries from an IED blast
- Received the Soldier’s Medal for his heroic efforts in saving the lives of 14 men following a helicopter crash
- Participated in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ACE (Athlete Career and Education) program
- Was chosen to be the U.S. flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games Rio 2016
- Hobbies include playing soccer, running and spending time with his dog.
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – 4th (Team - Men)
- Years of participation: Team - Men 2019, 2022
- Top finish: 4th – 2022 (Team - Men)
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