Pamela Fontaine
Sport: Table Tennis
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 1
Quick Facts
Birthday: December 16, 1964
Height: 5'5"
Age: 60
Hometown: Highland Village, TX
Education: Wright State University
Biography
Quick Facts
- Paraplegic following an automobile accident when 16-years-old
- Career in table tennis began after the accident at the age of 17, but retired three years later to pursue her dream of playing Paralympic basketball.
- After retiring from basketball, returned to table tennis in 2006
- Hobbies include racket sports, basketball, and card games. Favorite television shows are CSI and Criminal Minds.
Career Highlights
- 2015 Para Pan American Games, team member
Paralympic Experience
- 3-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 bronze)
- Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 13th (Singles Class 3 - Women)
- Paralympic Games London 2012, 9th (Singles Class 3 - Women, Team Class 1-3 - Women)
- Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996, bronze (Team - Women)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2022 – 9th (Doubles Class 10 - Women, Doubles Class 7 - Mixed), 17th (Singles Class 3 - Women)
- Years of participation: Doubles Class 10 - Women 2022; Doubles Class 7 - Mixed 2022; Singles Class 3 - Women 2010, 2022; Open Wheelchair - Women 2010; Team - Women 1994
- Medals: 1 (1 silver)
- Silver – 1994 (Team - Women)
