Biography
Reason: He combined American football with athletics during high school. At university he focused on American football, and continued to play on the University of Central Oklahoma football team after losing his left foot. After his collegiate football career ended he was invited to try Para athletics by US national coach Joaquim Cruz. "It came right in time because I was pondering whether to join the workforce or what to do. He directed me to what I needed to get done and meets to go to in order to compete for Team USA." (usparatf.org, 07 Sep 2023; oklahoman.com, 05 Apr 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 22 Mar 2024; usparatf.org, 07 Sep 2023)
Awards: While representing the University of Central Oklahoma in American football, he received the 2020/21 Grace Shin Award. The honour recognises a student-athlete at the university who overcame substantial odds. (bronchosports.com, 01 Sep 2021)
Additional Info: SHORT FILM
In 2023 his story was the subject of a short film titled 'Steps', which was produced by US basketball team the Oklahoma City Thunder. (usparatf.org, 07 Sep 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJuly 13, 1998
Place of ResidenceOKLAHOMA CITY, OK
OccupationAthlete
EducationJustice Studies - University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, USA
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachKris Mack [national]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | High Jump - T64 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 2.04 |
| 2 | Long Jump - T64 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 7.69 |
| 2 | Long Jump - T64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 7.39 |
| 3 | 100m - T64 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 11.40 |
| 8 | Javelin Throw - F64 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 47.24 |
| 10 | 100m - T64 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 11.55 |
