| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Joshua O'Neill |
| Born | January 18, 1988[1] |
| Home town | Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
| Education | University of Arizona |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair rugby |
| Disability class | 1.5 |
Medal record | |
Joshua O'Neill (born January 18, 1988) is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States national wheelchair rugby team.
Career
[edit]O'Neill represented the United States at the 2023 Parapan American Games and won a gold medal in wheelchair rugby. As a result, Team USA automatically qualified for the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[2] On April 30, 2024, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[3][4]
Personal life
[edit]O'Neill was involved in a racing accident on his 16th birthday which resulted in a broken neck.[1][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Josh O'Neill". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Team USA Triumphs At 2023 Parapan American Games". usopc.org. November 26, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "USAWR Announces 2024 Paralympic Roster". usopc.org. April 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ Mendoza, Jessica (August 28, 2024). "Colorado Springs Paralympian aims to help US wheelchair rugby team to their first gold medal since 2008". kktv.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Jack O'Neill". usawr.org. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Josh O'Neill at USA Wheelchair Rugby
- Josh O'Neill at Team USA
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