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Eric

Newby

Paralympian 2016, 2020, 2024

Eric Newby
  • 0

    GOLD

  • 3

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Eric Newby bites his medal after winning Gold in Wheelchair Rugby at the 2023 Parapan American Games.

Height

6'5"

Age

37

Hometown

Nashville, IL

Education

Maryville University of St. Louis

Classification: 2.0

Quick Facts
  • Son of Nancy and Chuck Newby
  • Married to Megan Moauro who gave birth to their daughter Rory in early 2020
  • Proud #girldad
  • Enjoys going on adventures, playing with his dog, lifting weights and swimming.
Paralympic Experience
  • 3-time Paralympian; 3-time Paralympic medalist (3 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (Team - Mixed)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (Team - Mixed)
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Team - Mixed)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – silver (Team - Mixed)
  • Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2014, 2022
  • Medals: 2 (1 silver, 1 bronze)
    • Silver – 2022 (Team - Mixed)
    • Bronze – 2014 (Team - Mixed)

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