Josh Wheeler (wheelchair rugby)

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Josh Wheeler
Personal information
Born (1980-04-14) April 14, 1980 (age 44) [1]
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Home town Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Sport
Sport Wheelchair rugby
Disability class 2.5
Medal record
Wheelchair rugby
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Paris Team
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Vejle Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Odense Team
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Sydney Team
Parapan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima Team
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto Team

Josh Wheeler (born April 14, 1980) is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States national wheelchair rugby team.

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Career

Butler represented the United States at the 2019 Parapan American Games and won a gold medal in wheelchair rugby. [2]

On April 30, 2024, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. [3] [4]

Personal life

In 2006, Wheeler was hit by a car while riding his motorcycle and broke his neck, but miraculously survived. [5]

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References

  1. "Josh Wheeler". Paris 2024 Paralympics . Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. "Lima 2019: USA take sweet revenge". paralympic.org. August 28, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. "USAWR Announces 2024 Paralympic Roster". usopc.org. April 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. Verdugo, Elvia (August 28, 2024). "Tucson adaptive athlete goes for gold in wheelchair rugby at Paris Paralympics". Arizona Daily Star . Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. "Josh Wheeler". teamusa.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.