Hailey Danz Strikes For Another Paratriathlon Win In Wales
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Athlete Bio#
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Age
41
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Education
Wauwatosa East High School United States Naval Academy '06, Mechanical Engineering
Quick Facts
- Earned a mechanical engineering degree from the United States Naval Academy while preparing for his service as a Marine Corps Infantry Officer
- Deployed three times as a Marine and on his final tour, an incredible experience in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, was wounded after stepping on an improvised explosive device (IED)
- Suffered the amputation of his right leg below the knee, a life-changing opportunity that began his next journey.
- Made a promise to himself to complete an IRONMAN triathlon
- Made his debut on the World Triathlon elite paratriathlon circuit in 2019, and represented the United States at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, where he placed sixth in the PTS4 sport division
- When not training, racing and delivering inspiration, Eric can be found with his wife, Rachel, and three children.
Paralympic Experience
- 2-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Paris 2024, 9th (PTS4 - Men)
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 6th (PTS4 - Men)
World Championships Experience
- Most recent: 2023 – 8th (Team Relay - Open), 9th (PTS4 - Men)
- Years of participation: PTS4 - Men 2021, 2022, 2023; Team Relay - Open 2022, 2023
- Top finish: 6th – 2021 (PTS4 - Men)
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