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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 townTucson, Arizona, U.S.
Sport
SportWheelchair rugby
Disability class2.5
Medal record
Wheelchair rugby
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo Team
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Vejle Team
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Odense Team
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Sydney Team
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Team
Silver medal – second place 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.

Career

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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

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

References

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  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.
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