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Wheelchair Rugby

Kory

Puderbaugh

Paralympian 2016, 2020

  • 0

    GOLD

  • 2

    SILVER

  • 0

    BRONZE

Athlete Bio#

Kory Puderbaugh wheels down the field of play

Height

4'1"

Age

28

Hometown

San Diego, CA

Education

Eagle High School

classification: 3.0

Quick Facts
  • A natural-born quad amputee. In high school, he excelled in wrestling
  • Moved to California to join the San Diego Sharp wheelchair team
  • Son of John and Trudi Cochrane
  • Has two siblings, Alex and Bailey
  • Spent the early part of his childhood in a Polish orphanage
  • Enjoys Aviation, chess, business, learning.
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 silver)
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver (Team - Mixed)
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Team - Mixed)
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USA Wheelchair Rugby
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2022 – silver (Team - Mixed)
  • Years of participation: Team - Mixed 2022
  • Medals: 1 (1 silver)
    • Silver – 2022 (Team - Mixed)

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