University of Arizona

August 13, 2012

 

The UA Adaptive Athletics Program is sending seven athletes to the London 2012 Paralympic Games.  While this program has been well represented over the years at the Games, this year we send our highest number of athletes to compete.

 

Congratulations to the following UA Paralympians:

 

Zach Abbott, UA Junior,  100 and 200 meters

Bryan Barten, UA alumnus and head coach of the UA wheelchair tennis and rugby teams, Wheelchair Tennis

Jordan Bird, UA Junior, 400 and 800 meters

Tanner Gers, UA Junior, Sprint and Triple jump

Adam Kellerman, UA Sophomore, Wheelchair Tennis representing Australia

Jen Poist,  UA Pharmacy Student, Women's Wheelchair Basketball

Noah Yablong, 2012 UA Alumnus, Wheelchair Tennis

 

To read more about UA Paralympians, please read Paralympics Added to Resume via Arizona Daily Star.

To learn more about the Paralympics, please visit the Official Website of the Paralympic Games.

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