Josh

Brunais

Quick Facts

• Son of Antonie
• Has three brothers, David, Michael and Richard
• Has two daughters, Emily and Sadie
• Is a veteran of the U.S. Army, having achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant before retiring
• Began his service in 2005 and retired in 2015 after sustaining injuries from an IED blast
• Received the Soldier’s Medal for his heroic efforts in saving the lives of 14 men following a helicopter crash
• Participated in the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ACE (Athlete Career and Education) program
• Was chosen to be the U.S. flag bearer for the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games Rio 2016
• Hobbies include playing soccer, running and spending time with his dog.

Paralympic Experience

• 1-time Paralympian;
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Team - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2022 – 4th (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2019, 2022
• Top finish: 4th – 2022 (Team - Men)

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