Chance Sumner | |
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Born | 1977 (age 45–46) |
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
Medal record | ||
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Men's wheelchair rugby | ||
Representing the ![]() | ||
Paralympic Games | ||
![]() | 2008 Beijing | Team competition |
![]() | 2012 London | Team competition |
World Championships | ||
![]() | 2006 Christchurch | Team competition |
![]() | 2010 Vancouver | Team competition |
Canada Cup | ||
![]() | 2008 | Team competition |
![]() | 2012 | Team competition |
American Zonals | ||
![]() | 2009 | Team competition |
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