Biography
Started: He took up Para athletics through the Adaptive Sports Iowa association in the United States of America. At age 19 he joined Great Lakes Adaptive Sports club in Chicago, IL, United States of America. (Athlete, 06 Nov 2019; pvamag.com, 21 Jul 2016)
Reason: He wanted to continue competing in sport after his injury. He first tried wheelchair basketball through Adaptive Sports Iowa but realised it was not for him. He then tried Para powerlifting and discus before deciding to focus on the javelin. "When I put that thing in my hand and threw it [for the first time], it's hard not to feel dangerous. I'm biased, but I think it's the sexiest throwing event." (teamusa.com, 20 May 2024, 31 Mar 2020; pvamag.com, 21 Jul 2016)
Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (teamusa.com, 20 May 2024)
Awards: In 2017 he was named Iowa Adaptive Sports Male Athlete of the Year. (teamusa.org, 31 Mar 2020; Iowa Games Facebook page, 13 Oct 2017)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
After graduating from DeVry University with a bachelor's degree in accounting in 2020, he began studying for a master's degree in marketing at the same university in 2021. He previously studied accounting and business administration at Des Moines Area Community College in the United States of America between 2016 and 2018. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Jan 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateMay 19, 1997
OccupationAthlete
EducationAccounting - DeVry University, Naperville, IL, USA
Languages SpokenEnglish, Mandarin, Spanish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 3 | Javelin Throw - F54 | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | 31.09 |
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F54 | 2024 | Kobe, JPN | 29.14 |
| 4 | Javelin Throw - F54 | 2019 | Dubai, UAE | 29.14 |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 2 | Javelin Throw - F54 | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | 29.41 |
