Para Track and Field

Zachary Abbott

Paralympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

Age

34

Hometown

Portland

Education

University of Arizona







Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian;
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, 8th (100m T53 - Men), 10th (800m T53 - Men), 11th (400m T53 - Men), 15th (200m T53 - Men)
Career Highlights
  • 2011 Parapan American Games – Silver (800m)
  • 2011 Parapan American Games Bronze (100m, 200m, 400m)
  • Personal records: 100m – 15.01, 200m – 27.37, 400m – 53.57, 800m – 1:47.55,
    1500m – 3:27.1

Fun Facts: When he went to the University of Arizona in Tucson, he gave up field as well as basketball to focus on track… Thanks Teryl Hoffmann-Figgins, Kevin Hansen and World Wheelchair Sports, Oregon Disability Sports, Seattle Adaptive Sports, Teresa Skinner and others for their support.

Learn more: 
US Para Track and Field



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