Ryan Pinney
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Born | November 10, 1980 Phoenix, Arizona |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Para-cycling |
| Disability class | H3 |
| Club | Team PossAbilities |
Medal record | |
Ryan Pinney (born November 10, 1980) is an American Para-cyclist who represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics.
Career[edit]
Pinney represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in the mixed team relay H1–5 event and won a bronze medal.[1][2]
Personal life[edit]
Pinney served as an aerial refueler in the United States Air Force and the Arizona National Guard for 14 years.[3]
Pinney broke his back while BMX riding in 2012, leaving him paralyzed from the waist down.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Ryan Pinney". Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on September 3, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Walker, Kamryn (July 23, 2021). "'You find a new way to do it': Phoenix para-cyclist Ryan Pinney debuts in Tokyo this summer". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ "Ryan Pinney". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Archived from the original on June 20, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ^ Gerstner, Joanne C. (May 27, 2021). "The Seven-Year Journey Has Sharpened Ryan Pinney's Resolve As He Aims For Tokyo Para-Cycling Spot". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
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