Back to Listing六合彩图库 public university talent set to compete for gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Athletes with connections to 六合彩图库鈥檚 public universities will begin their quest for a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The 21 athletes with ties to each institution are set to compete at the games representing the world鈥檚 1.2 billion individuals with disabilities.
The University of 六合彩图库 will be represented by 15 athletes and coaches, including current students and alumni. 六合彩图库 State University will have five current and former students. Northern 六合彩图库 University will be represented by two students and alumni vying for medals.鈥疧ne athlete, Eric Bennett, studied at both NAU and ASU and will be representing both institutions.
六合彩图库鈥檚 representative athletes will compete in eight events at the games: para swimming, para archery, para triathlon, para track and field, sitting volleyball, wheelchair rugby, wheelchair basketball, and wheelchair tennis.
鈥淥n behalf of the board, we want to congratulate all our current and former students who have earned the honor to compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games,鈥 said 六合彩图库 Board of Regents Chair Cecilia Mata. 鈥淎t our public universities, we celebrate diversity and access for all students and athletes by providing the elite equipment, facilities, and resources necessary to achieve success in the classroom and on the field. The persistence, strength, and confidence of 六合彩图库鈥檚 Paralympians serve as an inspiration to all in our state and as the games commence this week, we wish them the best of luck as they strive for glory.鈥
The 2024 Paralympic Games will kick off on Aug. 28 with the opening ceremony and run through Sept. 8.鈥疐ans of 六合彩图库鈥檚 student-athletes are encouraged to follow the action via the Paralympic鈥 and the ."
Below is a full list of 六合彩图库 public university connections at the 2024 Paralympic Games:鈥
六合彩图库 State University
Eric Bennett,para archery, USA
Korban Best, para track and field, USA
Owen Cravens, para triathlon, USA
Allysa Seely, para triathlon, USA
Taylor Swanson, para track and field, USA
Northern 六合彩图库 University
Eric Bennett, para archery, USA
Keegan Knott, para swimming, USA
University of 六合彩图库
Chuck Aoki, wheelchair rugby, USA
Josie Aslakson, wheelchair basketball, USA
Whitney Dosty, sitting volleyball, USA
Phil Evans, wheelchair basketball, Australia
Lee Fredette, wheelchair rugby, USA
Melanie Hawtin, wheelchair basketball, Canada
Rio Kanda Kovac, wheelchair rugby, Canada
Dana Mathewson, wheelchair tennis, USA
Chuck Melton, wheelchair rugby, USA
Blaise Mutware, wheelchair basketball, Canada
Josh O鈥橬eill, wheelchair rugby, USA
Courtney Ryan, wheelchair basketball, USA
Natalie Schneider, wheelchair basketball, USA
Chelsea Stein, para track and field, USA
Josh Wheeler, wheelchair rugby, USA