Rick

Doerr

Quick Facts

• Doerr grew up sailing on Barnegat Bay in New Jersey, where all of his friends and family were avid sailors. He was forced to crew for his siblings at a young age. After a spinal cord injury in 1992, Doerr was able to reconnect to his past and has stated that Sailing has improved his health
• Son of Alphonsus and Esther Doerr
• Married to Joann Doerr
• Has four sisters, Carol, Debra, Mary and Susan, and one brother, Joe
• His career as a physician in plastic and reconstructive surgery is another one of his passions
• Coaches Bergen Catholic High School lacrosse
• He is an assistant professor of orthopedics at Seton Hall University
• Hobbies include lacrosse, skiing and coaching.

Paralympic Experience

• 2-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver)
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Three-Person Keelboat - Mixed)
• Paralympic Games Qingdao 2008, 8th (Three-Person Keelboat - Mixed)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2016 – gold (Three-Person Keelboat - Mixed)
• Years of participation: Three-Person Keelboat - Mixed 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Medals: 2 (2 gold)
• Gold – 2016 (Three-Person Keelboat - Mixed); 2007 (Three-Person Keelboat - Mixed)

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