Biography
Started: He began swimming in 2004 in Terre Haute, IN, United States of America. (Athlete, 07 Jan 2016)
Reason: "I had an affinity for water from a really young age, so I just asked if could I take some swim lessons that our club hosted back in Terre Haute." (theindychannel.com, 09 Jun 2017)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Instagram profile, 11 Jan 2024)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He works as a motivational speaker and as development officer for 'The Ability Experience,' an association aimed at supporting people with an impairment. He has worked as a volunteer consultant with Purdue University's women's swimming and diving team. (Instagram profile, 10 Feb 2024; abilityexperience.org, 01 Jan 2022; teamusa.org, 16 Dec 2019; tribstar.com, 30 Sep 2019)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 10, 1992
Place of ResidenceINDIANAPOLIS, IN
OccupationAthlete, Motivational Speaker
EducationPublic Relations - Indiana State University , Terre Haute, IN, USA
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 1 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 28.98 |
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:38.95 |
| 5 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 2:32.53 |
| 6 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:11.00 |
| 6 | 4x100m Medley Relay - 34 Points | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:25.50 |
| 6 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:25.74 |
| 6 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2012 | London, GBR | 3:59.16 |
| 8 | 4x100m Freestyle Relay - 34 Points | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 4:13.94 |
| 8 | 100m Breaststroke - SB7 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:23.55 |
| 8 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:07.75 |
| 11 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 2:39.44 |
| 12 | 400m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 4:56.85 |
| 14 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | 1:05.95 |
| 14 | 100m Butterfly - S8 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:08.61 |
| 15 | 100m Freestyle - S8 | 2012 | London, GBR | 1:05.58 |
| 15 | 200m Individual Medley - SM8 | 2012 | London, GBR | 2:40.05 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 29.71 |
| 5 | 100m Breaststroke - SB6 | 2019 | London, GBR | 1:24.81 |
| 6 | 200m Individual Medley - SM7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 2:38.45 |
| 7 | 400m Freestyle - S7 | 2019 | London, GBR | 4:48.96 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | 50m Butterfly - S7 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 29.31 |
