Josh O'Neill

Josh O'Neill
Personal information
Full nameJoshua O'Neill
Born (1988-01-18) January 18, 1988 (age 36)[1]
Home townColorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Arizona
Sport
SportWheelchair rugby
Disability class1.5
Medal record
Wheelchair rugby
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Vejle Team
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2023 Santiago Team

Joshua O'Neill (born January 18, 1988) is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States national wheelchair rugby team.

Career

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

O'Neill was involved in a racing accident on his 16th birthday which resulted in a broken neck.[1][5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Josh O'Neill". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Team USA Triumphs At 2023 Parapan American Games". usopc.org. November 26, 2023. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "USAWR Announces 2024 Paralympic Roster". usopc.org. April 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Jack O'Neill". usawr.org. Retrieved September 1, 2024.


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