Calahan
Young

Paralympian 2020, 2024

Athlete Bio#

Calahan Young listens hard during a competition

Height

6'5"

Age

Hometown

Irwin, PA

Education

George Mason University ’21

classification: B2

Personal

Son of Kathy and Michael
Has two siblings, Khegan and Saige
Has retinitis pigmentosa, which causes substantial peripheral vision loss, night blindness, and color blindness
Was first introduced to goalball in middle school when a Goalball team showcased the sport during a school program
Also works as a recreational therapist
Played football for four years
Hobbies include playing and watching sports, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, traveling and attending concerts and music festivals

Paralympic Experience

2-time Paralympian
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 6th (Team - Men)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th (Team - Men)

World Championships Experience

Most recent: 2018 – 5th (Team - Men)
Years of participation: Team - Men 2018
Top finish: 5th – 2018 (Team - Men)

Athlete News#

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Event Schedule#

2024 Paralympic Games - Goalball

August 28-September 8, 2024 | Paris, France

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Athlete News#

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2024 Paralympic Games - Goalball

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Age

Hometown

Education

Personal

Paralympic Experience

World Championships Experience

Athlete News#

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Event Schedule#

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