Clayton Brackett

Started: He began playing wheelchair rugby in 2013. (usqra.blogspot.co.uk, 10 Jul 2014) Reason: While playing wheelchair basketball at the University of Illinois, he met US wheelchair rugby player Chuck Aoki, who encouraged him to switch sports. "It was something that hit home for me and was like this is where I need to be, this is what I need to focus on." (wbrc.com, 10 Oct 2023; usawr.org, 01 Jan 2023; usqra.blogspot.co.uk, 10 Jul 2014) Additional Info: BREAK AND RETURN He took a break from international competition before returning to the sport in 2022. "To be honest, I lost my job in 2022 due to layoffs. At that moment I knew it was a sign to go for what I really wanted, to be a part of USAWR [USA Wheelchair Rugby]." (usawr.org, 01 Jan 2023)