Biography
Started: He took up wheelchair basketball at age 18 at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the United States of America. (Athlete, 11 May 2016)
Reason: He was introduced to wheelchair basketball during a Make A Wish Foundation trip to the NCAA Final Four in 2006, where players from the US team were giving demonstrations. Shortly after he enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater in the United States of America, and contacted the coach, who encouraged him to try the sport. (usparalympics.org, 18 Oct 2011)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (gmtoday.com, 04 Apr 2024)
Awards: He was named the Most Valuable Player [MVP] of the 2011 National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament [NIWBT]. (UWhitewater YouTube channel, 13 Jul 2011)
Additional Info: FURTHER EDUCATION
He studied for a master's degree in educational leadership and administration at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the United States of America. (LinkedIn profile, 01 Jul 2020)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateJune 12, 1988
Place of ResidenceCEDAR GROVE, WI
OccupationAthlete, Education Professional
EducationCoaching, Physical Education - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, United States
Languages SpokenEnglish
CoachRobb Taylor [national]
Highlights
Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
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Paralympic Games | ||||
1 | Men | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
1 | Men | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
3 | Men | 2012 | London, GBR | |
World Championships | ||||
2 | Men | 2018 | Hamburg, GER | |
2 | Men | 2014 | Incheon, KOR | |
3 | Men | 2010 | Birmingham, GBR |