Travis David Ricks
Sport: Sitting Volleyball
Gold: 0 Silver: 0 Bronze: 0
Quick Facts
Birthday: N/A
Height: 5'7"
Age: N/A
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Education: Clairemont High School CSU San Marcos
Biography
Quick Facts
- Graduated from CSU San Marcos in 2007 with a bachelors degree in biological studies
- The person he admires most is his high school wrestling coach, Gerald Knuppel, because, “He taught me how to be a man, give my all in sports and never compromise my morals or philosophy for the win.”
Career Highlights
- 2016: ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
- 2015: Parapan American Games (Silver)
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- DID YOU KNOW
- At 17 years old, Travis was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in his right knee. He beat the cancer through a knee replacement and eight months of chemotherapy, but the surgery resulted in a series of staph infections. After 16 surgeries and two additional knee replacements, Travis decided to have the leg amputated
- Appeared in a television commercial during Super Bowl 49
- He works for a non-profit called Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps people with physical disabilities participate in sports by funding competitions, training or adaptive equipment
- Travis' hobbies include triathlons and coaching high school wrestling
World Championship Experience
- 2018: World ParaVolley World Championships (8th)
- 2014: ParaVolley World Championships (10th Place)
