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Born | Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S. | December 29, 1981|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 208 lb (94 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Goalball | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Disability | Albinism | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Daryl Walker (born December 29, 1981) is an American goalball player who competes in international level events. He has participated at the Paralympic Games in 2008 and 2016 where he won a silver medal in the men's tournament. He is also a double World bronze medalist as well as a triple Parapan American Games silver medalist. [1] [2] Daryl Walker is an active Member of the Church of Jesus Christ Of LatterDay Saints, He has held many Callings within his church and has taught those about his faith.
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