Dory Selinger

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Dory Selinger
Personal information
Born (1971-10-13) 13 October 1971 (age 53)
San Francisco, California, USA
Home town Oakland, California, USA
Alma mater University of California
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States
Sport Para cycling
Medal record
Para cycling
Representing Flag of the United States.svg United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1996 Atlanta Mixed track omnium LC2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2000 Sydney Mixed 1km time trial LC2
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2000 SydneyMixed road race LC2
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2000 SydneyMixed team sprint LC1-3
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 Colorado Springs1km pursuit LC2
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1998 Colorado Springs4km pursuit LC2
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2002 Augsburg1km pursuit LC2
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1998 Colorado SpringsTeam sprint LC1-3
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2002 Augsburg4km pursuit LC2

Dory Selinger (born 13 October 1971) is an American former Paralympic cyclist who competed in international cycling competitions and is a former world record holder. He is a Paralympic and three-time World champion in track cycling and has competed at the 1996 and 2000 Summer Paralympics. [1] [2]

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Accident

In January 1993, Selinger and his friend were involved in a car accident. His right leg got caught in the wheel well of the car that had hit him, he spent seven days in a coma and had his right leg below the knee amputated.He also had a head injury which affected his speech and memory. His friend was killed in the accident. [3]

References

  1. "Dory Selinger - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  2. "Dory Selinger - Racing History". Dory Selinger. Retrieved 21 December 2023.
  3. "Triumph out of tragedy". SFGate. 1 July 2001. Retrieved 21 December 2023.