Chance Sumner

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Chance Sumner
Born1977 (age 4647)
Height6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Medal record
Men's wheelchair rugby
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Beijing Team competition
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2012 London Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2006 Christchurch Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2010 Vancouver Team competition
Canada Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2008 Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2012 Team competition
American Zonals
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2009 Team competition

Chance Sumner (born 1977) is an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player from Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 2005 he won his first gold medal at the 2005 World Wheelchair & Amputee Games and two years later was qualified as USQRA National champion. He is a 2009 American Zonals gold medalist and won it again at both 2008 and 2010 Canada Cups as well. He also won gold at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and bronze at the 2012 Summer Paralympics. [1]

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References

  1. "Chance Sumner". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2013.