Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics in 2014. (teamusa.org, 29 Feb 2020)
Reason: He played American football in college, and took up CrossFit in 2011 as a way to keep fit and return to a competitive sport. He was then introduced to Para athletics in 2014 at a Para sport talent identification camp in Chicago, IL, United States of America. "The big surprise for me was how competitive everyone was. It blew me away, and from there I was hooked." (Aztec Adaptive Sports San Diego State University, 20 Nov 2020; hometownsource.com, 14 Oct 2019)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (luther.edu, 19 Dec 2023)
Additional Info: OCCUPATION
He works as a data centre IT specialist for Minnesota IT Services in the United States of America. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Jul 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateFebruary 18, 1981
OccupationAthlete, Information Technology
EducationBusiness Management - Luther College, Decorah, IA, USA
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Shot Put - F46 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 15.90 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F46 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 16.80 |
| 2 | Shot Put - F46 | 2023 | Paris, FRA | 16.00 |
| 4 | Shot Put - F46 | 2017 | London, GBR | 15.09 |
| 5 | Shot Put - F46 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 15.26 |
| 10 | Men's Discus Throw F46 | 2017 | London, GBR | 39.33 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Shot Put - F46 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 14.93 |
