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Josh Cinnamo

Sport: Para Track and Field

Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 1

Quick Facts

Birthday: February 18, 1981

Height: 5'10"

Age: 44

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Education: Luther College

Biography

Quick Facts
  • Son of Michele Cinnamo-King and Charlie Cinnamo. Has two brothers, Chuck and Chris
  • Married to Kate Cinnamo and has two children, Tate and Tess

  • Born with a congenital limb deficiency of his right arm
  • Played on the football team at Morse High School and was a dual sport athlete at Luther College where he competed on the football and track and field
  • Competed in several arenas including various CrossFit competitions, Spartan races, the Arnold Sports Festival and the Working Wounded Games
  • Since attending a Paralympic talent camp in Chicago in April 2014, Cinnamo has emerged as one of the top field athletes on Team USA as an F46 shot put thrower
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 bronze)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 4th (Shot Put F46 - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, bronze (Shot Put F46 - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2024 – 5th (Shot Put F46 - Men)
  • Years of participation: Shot Put F46 - Men 2017, 2019, 2023, 2024; Discus Throw F46 - Men 2017
  • Medals: 2 (1 gold, 1 silver)
    • Gold – 2019 (Shot Put F46 - Men)
    • Silver – 2023 (Shot Put F46 - Men)