Travis David

Ricks

Quick Facts

• Graduated from CSU San Marcos in 2007 with a bachelors degree in biological studies
• The person he admires most is his high school wrestling coach, Gerald Knuppel, because, “He taught me how to be a man, give my all in sports and never compromise my morals or philosophy for the win.”

Career Highlights

• 2016: ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup (6th Place)
• 2015: Parapan American Games (Silver)
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• DID YOU KNOW
• At 17 years old, Travis was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in his right knee. He beat the cancer through a knee replacement and eight months of chemotherapy, but the surgery resulted in a series of staph infections. After 16 surgeries and two additional knee replacements, Travis decided to have the leg amputated
• Appeared in a television commercial during Super Bowl 49
• He works for a non-profit called Challenged Athletes Foundation, which helps people with physical disabilities participate in sports by funding competitions, training or adaptive equipment
• Travis' hobbies include triathlons and coaching high school wrestling

World Championship Experience

• 2018: World ParaVolley World Championships (8th)
• 2014: ParaVolley World Championships (10th Place)