Scot Severn

Personal

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)