Jeff Fabry

Jeff Fabry (born April 14, 1973, in Hanford, California) is an American amputee and Paralympic archer. He won bronze medals at the 2004 Summer Paralympics and the 2008 Summer Paralympics, and a gold medal at the United States at the 2012 Summer Paralympics.[1][2]

Jeff Fabry
Personal information
Full nameJeffrey Fabry
BornApril 14, 1973 (1973-04-14) (age 50)
Hanford, California
Medal record
Men's archery
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Individual compound W1
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens Men's Individual W1
Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens Men's teams open
Bronze medal – third place 2008 Beijing Individual compound W1

He became disabled after he lost most of his right arm and right leg in a motorcycle accident when he was 15. He credits his wife, Crystal for getting him into the sport. He is also the father of two children: Rebecca & Joseph.[3][4]

References
  1. Jeff Fabry at TeamUSA.org (archived). Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  2. "Jeff Fabry". IPC. Infostrada Sports. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  3. "Good Sports: Elite archer heading for Paralympics". ABC. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
  4. "Meet the Athletes: Jeff Fabry". Medal Quest: American Athletes and the Paralympic Games. PBS. Retrieved September 24, 2013.


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