Jeremy Campbell

Jeremy Campbell (born August 19, 1987) is an American Paralympic athlete competing mainly in F44 events.[1][2]

Jeremy Campbell
Personal information
BornAugust 19, 1987 (1987-08-19) (age 36)
Perryton, Texas, U.S.
Medal record
Men's para athletics
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Pentathlon P44
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Discus throw F44
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Discus throw F44
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2015 DohaDiscus throw F44
Gold medal – first place 2017 London Discus throw F44
Gold medal – first place 2019 Dubai Discus throwF64
Silver medal – second place 2023 Paris Discus throw F64
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de JaneiroLong jump F42/44/46
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoDiscus throw F44
Silver medal – second place2019 LimaDiscus throw F64

Career

He competed at the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China. There he won a gold medal and set a world record in the men's Pentathlon - P44 event, won a gold medal in the men's discus throw - F44 event, and finished fourth in the men's long jump - F42/44 event.

Personal life

He is a brother of National Football League player and Army alumnus Caleb Campbell.[3]

References
  1. "Jeremy Campbell". TeamUSA.org. Archived from the original on April 15, 2018. Retrieved April 15, 2018.
  2. "Campbell, Jeremy". Paralympic.org. Archived from the original on October 24, 2015. Retrieved October 22, 2015.
  3. Caleb Campbell - Biography Archived 2017-02-24 at the Wayback Machine, Detroit Lions


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