Steve Serio

Quick Facts

• Had surgery to remove a spinal tumor which resulted in the compression of his spinal cord when he was 11 months old

• Was paralyzed and is classified as an incomplete paraplegic

• Began playing wheelchair basketball at the age of 14 as a sophomore in high school

• Led his high school to a title and was named the MVP of the national tournament

• After high school, he played for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He led them to a national championship, winning championship game player of the game, NWBA tournament MVP, and the NWBA 31st NIWBT player of the year in the process

• Lived and played professionally in Germany for five years

Son of Ed and Hilary Serio
• Has two younger brothers, Will and Luke

• Hobbies include reading, exercising and traveling.

Paralympic Experience

• 5-time Paralympian; 4-time Paralympic medalist (3 gold, 1 bronze)
  • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, gold (Team - Men)
  • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, gold (Team - Men)
  • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, gold (Team - Men)
  • Paralympic Games London 2012, bronze (Team - Men)
  • Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 4th (Team - Men)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2023 – gold (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2023
• Medals: 5 (1 gold, 3 silver, 1 bronze)
  • Gold – 2023 (Team - Men)
  • Silver – 2018 (Team - Men); 2014 (Team - Men); 2006 (Team - Men)
  • Bronze – 2010 (Team - Men)