Josh Smith
Sport: Sitting Volleyball
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: N/A
Height: 6'2"
Age: N/A
Hometown: Mesquite, TX
Education: North Mesquite High School University of Central Oklahoma
Biography
Quick Facts
- Parents are Billy Smith and Kristine Bishop
- Brothers are Jeremy Smith and Steven Bishop. Sisters are Juliana Adair and Krystal Bishop
- His happiest moment in life was when he met nephew Christian for the first time. He was born while Smith was at the Marine Corps Recruit Training in September, 2005
- Admires his grandfather William Smith because, "He showed me what it truly meant to be a great friend, brother, husband and father.
Career Highlights
- 2016 – World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
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- DID YOU KNOW?
- Served in the Marine Corp from 2005-2015, serving a tour of duty in Fallujah, Iraq from 2008-09.
- Right leg was amputated in 2013 following a firearms accident during which a 12-gauge shotgun round hit his leg around the ankle, severing his Achilles tendon, multiple arteries and destroying tissue and ligaments. After doctors gave him a 5 percent chance of full recovery, he decided to have the affected area removed.
- Named USAV Most Improved Men's Sitting Player for 2016
Paralympic Experience
- 2016: Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro (8th Place)
