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Kevin Mather (archer)

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Kevin Mather
Personal information
Born (1982-08-25) August 25, 1982 (age 42)
Santa Clarita, California, U.S.
Years active2015–
Sport
SportParalympic archery
DisabilityPermanent paralysis due to spinal cord injury
Disability classW2 (Wheelchair)
EventRecurve bow
Achievements and titles
World finalsWorld Para Archery Championship
Medal record
Men's archery Recurve bow W2
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2020 Tokyo Individual recurve open
World Championship
Silver medal – second place 2017 Beijing Team recurve open

Kevin Mather (born August 25, 1982)[1] is an American Paralympic archer and former para-alpine skier.[2] He won gold in the men's individual recurve open at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Archery - MATHER Kevin". Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Former Para alpine skier wins gold in archery". Paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. September 3, 2021. Kevin Mather represented the USA in Para alpine skiing races until switching sports for good
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