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Josh O'Neill

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Josh O'Neill
Personal information
Full nameJoshua O'Neill
Born (1988-01-18) January 18, 1988 (age 36)[1]
Home townColorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Arizona
Sport
SportWheelchair rugby
Disability class1.5
Medal record
Wheelchair rugby
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Vejle Team
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Team

Joshua O'Neill (born January 18, 1988) is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States national wheelchair rugby team.

Career

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O'Neill represented the United States at the 2023 Parapan American Games and won a gold medal in wheelchair rugby. As a result, Team USA automatically qualified for the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[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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O'Neill was involved in a racing accident on his 16th birthday which resulted in a broken neck.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Josh O'Neill". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Team USA Triumphs At 2023 Parapan American Games". usopc.org. November 26, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "USAWR Announces 2024 Paralympic Roster". usopc.org. April 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Mendoza, Jessica (August 28, 2024). "Colorado Springs Paralympian aims to help US wheelchair rugby team to their first gold medal since 2008". kktv.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  5. ^ "Jack O'Neill". usawr.org. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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