Personal
Born with a condition known as tibial hemimelia, resulting in the amputation of his right leg when he was four years old...Began
swimming at age 9 and was named Virginia's Disability Swimmer of the Year in 2014...Swims at the University of Mary Washington...Son of Sandy and Jody Peppersack...Hobbies include playing the electric guitar, video games, and listening to music.
Career Highlights
- 2019 World Para Swimming World Series Indianapolis, 2nd (100-meter freestyle, 100-meter backstroke), 3rd (400-meter freestyle), 4th (100-meter breaststroke)
- 2018 World Para Swimming World Series Indianapolis, 2nd (100-meter backstroke, 50-meter freestyle), 3rd (100-meter freestyle)
- 2017 Can-Am Open, 1st (50-meter freestyle, 100-meter backstroke, 100-meter freestyle)
Paralympic Experience
- 1-time Paralympian;
- Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 7th (100m Backstroke S8 - Men), 8th (4 x 100m Freestyle Relay 34 Points - Men), 9th (4 x 100m Medley Relay 34 Points - Men)