Sebestian

De Francesco

High

Military: Corporal - Army, Veteran- Retired

Career Highlights

• 2012 Romanian Open, silver (Teams class 1)
• 2012 Slovakia Open, bronze (Teams class 1)
• 2011 US Open, silver (Singles class 1)
• 1999 Irish Open, silver (Singles class 1)
• 1999 Souther Cross Multi Disability Championships, bronze (Singles class 1-2)

Quick Facts

Son of Marian Appuliese and Joseph DeFrancesco, Sebastian DeFrancesco is the eldest brother to three sisters, Alicia, Anne and Emily. He studied theater arts at Cabrillo College. His love of sport has extended to his daily life as he works with disabled children to promote sports. He is also a member of the Wheelchair Sports Hall of Fame and New England Hall of Fame. When he’s not competing, he is a playwright and occasional actor. He spent time serving in Green Berets with the US Army. In his free time, DeFrancesco enjoys sailing, painting and cooking.

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Paralympic Experience

• 3-time Paralympian; 1-time Paralympic medalist (1 bronze)
• Paralympic Games Sydney 2000, 9th (Singles Class 1 - Men), 10th (Team Class 3 - Men)
• Paralympic Games Atlanta 1996, 5th (Singles Class 1 - Men), 7th (Team Class 1-2 - Men), 33th (Open 1-5 - Men)
• Paralympic Games New York 1984, bronze (Slalom 1A - Men)