Josh O'Neill smiling from the podium
Wheelchair Rugby

Josh O'Neill

Paralympian 2024

Josh O'Neill
  • 0

    GOLD

  • 1

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Josh O'Neill listening to the National Anthem

Age

37

Hometown

Colorado Springs, CO

Education

University of Arizona

classification: 1.5

Personal
  • Introduced to the sport in 2009 after watching the Academy Award-nominated documentary, Murderball
  • Comes from a long line of racecar drivers
  • Suffered an accident at 16 years old that halted his race career
  • Played collegiately at the University of Arizona
  • Hobbies include listening to audiobooks and watching videos regarding business and personal growth
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – silver (Team - Mixed)
  • Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2022
  • Medals: 1 (1 silver)
    • Silver – 2022 (Team - Mixed)
Career Highlights
  • ParaPan American Games, Santiago, 2023 (Team - Mixed)
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Paris 2024, silver (Team - Mixed)

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