Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair rugby in 2006 with the New York Warriors in the United States of America. (27east.com, 29 Aug 2016; gofundme.com, 20 Nov 2014)
Reason: He was inspired to take up the sport after watching the documentary 'Murderball', which focuses on the rivalry between the US and Canadian wheelchair rugby teams ahead of the 2004 Paralympic Games. "After I saw it I wanted to be on that team. It made me want to live my life again." (teamusa.org, 10 Aug 2018; 27east.com, 29 Aug 2016)
Awards: He was named Most Valuable Player [MVP] in the 1.0 Class at the 2023 International Cup in Paris, France. (iwrc2023.org, 22 Oct 2023)
Additional Info: OTHER STUDIES
He has studied at Iona College and at the University of Miami in the United States of America. (Facebook profile, 10 Jul 2016)
BUSINESS OWNER
He owns a water sports rental company with his father and brothers in East Moriches, NY, United States of America. (teamusa.org, 01 Jan 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateNovember 11, 1982
EducationPlymouth State University, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachJoe Delagrave [national], USA
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 2 | Mixed | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 2 | Mixed | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| World Championships | ||||
| 2 | Mixed | 2022 | Vejle, DEN | |
| 3 | Mixed | 2018 | Sydney, NSW, AUS | |
| ParaPan American Games | ||||
| 1 | Mixed | 2023 | Santiago, CHI | |
