Rydberg
Wheelchair Tennis

Jon

Rydberg

Paralympian 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'10"

Age

47

Hometown

Pine City, MN

Education

Pine City High School (Pine City, Minn.) ‘96 University of Texas at Arlington ‘01, Graphic Design

Quick Facts
  • Son of Paul Rydberg, Joe and Danea Nilsson
  • Has two brothers, Paul and Gunnar
  • Married Sarah Rydberg on June 4, 2010
  • Has two sons, Atticus and Elias
  • Hobbies include boating, hockey, and spending time with friends and family
  • Member of the 1997 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championship Team - University of Texas at Arlington
  • Fan of Thai food
  • Cheers for the Minnesota Wild
  • Coaches both boy’s and girl’s tennis at East Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Career Highlights
  • 2011 Parapan American Games, doubles (gold)
  • 2007 Parapan American Games, singles (gold), doubles (gold)
  • 2010-12 U.S. World Cup team member
  • 2006-08 U.S. World Cup team member
  • 2000-04 U.S. World Cup team member
Paralympic Experience
  • 4-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 17th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, 17th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 9th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)
    • Paralympic Games Athens 2004, 9th (Doubles - Men, Singles - Men)

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