Mike

Shea

Quick Facts

• Shea grew up passionate about snowboarding and couldn’t get enough of it. But in September of 2002, he was involved in a boating accident. While wakeboarding with friends, the ski rope wrapped around his ankle and resulted in the instant amputation of his left leg. After his accident, he became an avid woodworker making custom furniture in the garage of his California home, but in 2010 he packed his woodworking shop and sold his tools and moved to Winter Park, Colorado. Since his move, Shea has become one of the top para snowboarders in the world and has won several international accolades. In 2014, he competed in his first Paralympic Games for Team, bringing home silver. He attributes his Snowboarding success to his for basic principles: P.A.C.E which stands for Progression, Attitude, Commitment, and Enjoyment
• Son of Michael and Cynthia Shea
• Has one brother, Jason
• Married to Jaimie Mickalson
• Has two stepchildren, Camden and Rider
• Hobbies include woodworking, cooking, hiking, fitness, baseball, golf, videography, traveling and fashion
• Collects antique woodworking tools
• Takes pride in his extensive shoe collection
• Loves to listen to hip-hop music
• Despite being a snowboarder, some of his biggest fears are flying, heights, chairlifts and elevators
• Self-described outgoing introvert
• Was named USOC Athlete of the Month in January 2014
• Father was a famous child actor and starred in many movies.

Paralympic Experience

• 2-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
• Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 4th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men), 5th (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men)
• Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, silver (Snowboardcross - Standing - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2017 – bronze (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men), 7th (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men)
• Years of participation: Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men 2015, 2017; Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men 2015, 2017; Snowboardcross - Standing - Men 2012
• Medals: 3 (1 gold, 2 bronze)
• Gold – 2015 (Banked Slalom - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men)
• Bronze – 2017 (Snowboard Cross - Lower Limb 2 Impaired - Men); 2012 (Snowboardcross - Standing - Men)