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Will Groulx
Personal information
Born (1974-03-11) 11 March 1974 (age 50)
Sport
Country United States
SportWheelchair rugby
ClubPortland Pounders
TeamUnited States United States
Medal record
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens
Bronze medal – third place 2012 London {{{2}}}
World Championship
Gold medal – first place 2010 Vancouver
Gold medal – first place 2006 Christchurch
Updated on 11 August 2012

Will Groulx (born March 11, 1974)[1] is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States wheelchair rugby team.

He was part of the US team that took the gold medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, and a bronze medal in Athens in 2004.[2]

He served in the United States Navy from 1995 to 2001.

In 2001, he suffered a spinal cord injury after a motorcycle accident.[3]

He was nominated for an ESPY Award in 2009, in the category Best Male Athlete with a Disability.[4]

He is a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.[5]

References

  1. ^ Will Groulx -Profile, US Paralympics
  2. ^ Will Groulx at the International Paralympic Committee Edit this at Wikidata
  3. ^ The Will to Win, Sports N'Spokes Magazine, February 1, 2011
  4. ^ Will Groulx nominated for ESPY, United States Quad Rugby Association, June 27, 2009
  5. ^ Will Groulx - Profile, Paralyzed Veterans of America

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