Ralph

DeQuebec

Quick Facts

• Marine Gunnery Sargeant DeQuebec is a bilateral above-knee amputee after being injured in Afghanistan by an improvised explosive device while serving in the U.S. Marine Corps in 2012
• He is a Purple Heart recipient
• Son of Thomas Contreras and Celestina Quebec
• Has two sisters, Angelina and Ava
• Is married to Katie DeQuebec
• Hobbies include being outdoors, taking road trips, woodworking, swimming and listening to all types of music
• Proud owner of the "cutest Boxer ever" named Battles.

Paralympic Experience

• 2-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (2 gold)
• Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, gold (Team - Mixed)
• Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, gold (Team - Mixed)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2021 – gold (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2019, 2021
• Medals: 2 (2 gold)
• Gold – 2021 (Team - Men); 2019 (Team - Men)

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