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Table Tennis

Michael Godfrey

Paralympian 2020

Michael Godfrey

Athlete Bio#

Michael Godfrey tightens tape before a match

Height

6'2"

Age

60

Hometown

Dublin, TX

Education

Tarleton State University

classification: TT1

Personal
Son of Patricia and Jack Godfrey, Godfrey studied Agriculture at the Tarleton State University. ...A former professional bull rider, he spends time raising buck stock on his family’s Texas ranch and enjoys ranching in his spare time. ...One of six children....His siblings include Jack, Laurie, Joshua, Casey and Dylan. ...He is married to wife Kristine Godfrey.
Career Highlights
  • 2019 Para Pan Am US Team Member
  • 2018 US National Para Team Member
  • 2018 IPTTC U.S. Open Mens Class 1 Singles - Silver
  • 2017 IPTTC U.S. Open Mens Class 1 Singles - Silver
  • 2017 Butterfly Texas State Table Tennis Championship Wheelchair Singles - Gold
  • 2015 Para Pan Am US Team Member
  • 2014 Copa Costa Rica, bronze (Singles class 1)
  • 2012 Mike Dempsey Memorial Tournament, bronze (Singles class 1)
  • 2014 Copa Costa Rica, bronze (Singles class 1)
  • 2012 Mike Dempsey Memorial Tournament, bronze (Singles class 1)
Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 5th (Team Class 3 - Men), 9th (Singles Class 1 - Men)

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