Ryan Pinney

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Ryan Pinney
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1980-11-10) November 10, 1980 (age 42)
Phoenix, Arizona
Sport
Sport Para-cycling
Disability class H3
ClubTeam PossAbilities
Medal record
Men's Para-cycling
Representing the Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Tokyo mixed team relay H1–5

Ryan Pinney (born November 10, 1980) is an American Para-cyclist who represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.

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Career

Pinney represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the mixed team relay H1–5 event and won a bronze medal. [1] [2]

Personal life

Pinney served as an aerial refueler in the United States Air Force and the Arizona National Guard for 14 years. [3]

Pinney broke his back while BMX riding in 2012, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down. [4]

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References

  1. "Ryan Pinney". olympics.com. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. Walker, Kamryn (July 23, 2021). "'You find a new way to do it': Phoenix para-cyclist Ryan Pinney debuts in Tokyo this summer". The Arizona Republic . Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  3. "Ryan Pinney". teamusa.org. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  4. Gerstner, Joanne C. (May 27, 2021). "The Seven-Year Journey Has Sharpened Ryan Pinney's Resolve As He Aims For Tokyo Para-Cycling Spot". teamusa.org. Retrieved September 3, 2021.