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Severn

Quick Facts

• On Aug. 14, 1989, Severn was on duty with the U.S. Army Reserves at Camp Grayling in Michigan when he was struck by lightning
• The direct hit threw him 40 feet and caused internal and external injuries that left him as an incomplete quadriplegic who uses a wheelchair for daily activities
• He took a 14-year hiatus from sports before finding a passion for wheelchair rugby and eventually track & field
• He is the sports director for the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Married Brenda Severn in 1994
• Has three children, Nicole, Kyle and Colton
• Enjoys playing wheelchair rugby and bowling
• Was inducted into the Michigan Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame as Athletes of the Year in 2007.

Paralympic Experience

• 4-time Paralympian; 2-time Paralympic medalist (1 silver, 1 bronze)
• Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 7th (Shot Put F53 - Men)
• Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, silver (Shot Put F53 - Men)
• Paralympic Games London 2012, bronze (Shot Put F52/53 - Men), 8th (Javelin Throw F52/53 - Men), 9th (Discus Throw F51/52/53 - Men)
• Paralympic Games Beijing 2008, 7th (Discus Throw F53-54 - Men), 9th (Shot Put F53-54 - Men)

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2019 – silver (Shot Put F53 - Men)
• Years of participation: Shot Put F53 - Men 2015, 2017, 2019; Discus Throw F51/52/53 - Men 2011, 2013; Javelin Throw F52/53 - Men 2011, 2013; Shot Put F52/53 - Men 2011, 2013
• Medals: 4 (4 silver)
• Silver – 2019 (Shot Put F53 - Men); 2017 (Shot Put F53 - Men); 2015 (Shot Put F53 - Men); 2013 (Shot Put F52/53 - Men)