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
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
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
- ^ "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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