Eric Newby (wheelchair rugby)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 8, 1988[1] St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | Maryville University |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wheelchair rugby |
| Disability class | 2.0 |
Medal record | |
Eric Newby (born April 8, 1988) is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States national wheelchair rugby team.
Career
Newby represented the United States at the 2019 Parapan American Games and won a gold medal in wheelchair rugby.[2]
He again 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.[3] On April 30, 2024, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[4] He will serve as co-captain along with Chuck Aoki.[5]
References
- ^ "Eric Newby". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
- ^ "Lima 2019: USA take sweet revenge". paralympic.org. August 28, 2019. 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.
- ^ Hayes, Pete (June 22, 2024). "'It's driving me': Godfrey's Newby embraces role, eyes gold in Paris". thetelegraph.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
External links
- Eric Newby at USA Wheelchair Rugby
- Eric Newby at Team USA (archive March 24, 2023)
- Eric Newby at the International Paralympic Committee