Soccer

Tyler

Bennett

Paralympian 2012, 2016

Athlete Bio#

Height

5'10"

Age

32

Hometown

Wadsworth, OH

Education

Wadsworth High School (Wadsworth, Ohio) ’11 University of Akron ’17, Exercise Science, Clemson University ‘19, Sport and Recreation Management

classification: FT7

Quick Facts
  • Son of Doug and Lori
  • Has one sister, Jordan
  • Was 12 years old when a blood vessel ruptured in his head that required brain surgery
  • Resulted in paralysis on the left side of his body
  • First competed for the United States in 2011 as part of the Copa America Cup team
  • Participated in a Clemson University soccer residency program
  • Was the first athlete to ever receive an academic Paralympic soccer scholarship
  • Hobbies include playing FIFA, fishing, soccer, basketball, paintballing, working out, coaching, kayaking, writing, listening to music, reading, fishing, shooting, camping, rock climbing, traveling and bike riding with friends.
Paralympic Experience
  • 2-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 7th (Team - Men)
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, 8th (Team - Men)
World Championship Experience
  • Most recent: 2019 – 6th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2011, 2015, 2017, 2019
  • Top finish: 5th – 2017 (Team - Men)
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