Brody Roybal

Brody Roybal (born May 25, 1998) is an American ice sled hockey player.

Brody Roybal
Roybal in 2015
Personal information
Born (1998-05-25) May 25, 1998
Melrose Park, Illinois, U.S.
Years active2006–present
Height3 ft 1 in (94 cm)
Weight120 lb (54 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionForward
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sochi Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2018 PyeongChang Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Buffalo Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2019 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2021 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2023 Moose Jaw Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2017 Gangneung Team competition

Early life and career

Roybal was born in Melrose Park, Illinois. He is a congenital amputee, missing both legs through the hip joint, meaning he has no leg stumps. He won a gold medal with the American team at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympics.[1][2]

References
  1. "Brody Roybal". Olympics and Paralympics. Archived from the original on 2015-01-31. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
  2. "15-year-old Brody Roybal headed for Sochi Paralympics in sled hockey". Colorado Springs Gazette. Archived from the original on 2015-01-31. Retrieved 2015-01-31.
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