Zion Redington smiling and holding his gold medal

Zion Redington

Sport: Wheelchair Rugby

Gold: 0 Silver: 1 Bronze: 0

Quick Facts

Birthday: June 3, 2006

Height: N/A

Age: 19

Hometown: Birmingham, AL

Education: N/A

Biography

Quick Facts
  • Born in China
  • Diagnosed with ectrodactyly, which causes the absence or deficiency of one or more central digits on the hands or feet
  • Had his feet amputated at the age of 6
  • First played wheelchair rugby at age 9
  • One of the youngest players on the National team
  • Hobbies include spending time with his friends and family and trying out new restaurants in his hometown
Career Highlights
  • ParaPan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (Team - Mixed)
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (Team - Mixed)