Canadian wheelchair tennis player (1966–2020)
Paul JohnsonCountry (sports) | Canada |
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Born | (1966-10-09)9 October 1966 Victoria, British Columbia |
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Died | June 10, 2020(2020-06-10) (aged 53) Victoria, British Columbia |
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Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
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Turned pro | 1991 |
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Retired | 2006 |
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Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
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Highest ranking | No. 11 (26 May 1998) |
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Paralympic Games | 3R (2000) |
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Highest ranking | No. 12 (6 August 2001) |
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Paralympic Games | 2R (1996) |
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Paul Johnson (October 9, 1966 – June 10, 2020) was a Canadian wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic athlete who competed at international level events and was Canada's former number one wheelchair tennis player. He participated at the Paralympic Games four times; he competed in athletics once at the 1988 Summer Paralympics then played wheelchair tennis three times consecutively from 1992 to 2000.[1][2][3]
Johnson died at the age of 53 in his hometown.[4]
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