Paul Johnson (wheelchair athlete)
Paul Johnson (October 9, 1966 – June 10, 2020) was a Canadian wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic athlete who competed at international level events and was Canada's former number one wheelchair tennis player. He participated at the Paralympic Games four times; he competed in athletics once at the 1988 Summer Paralympics then played wheelchair tennis three times consecutively from 1992 to 2000.[1][2][3]
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Born | Victoria, British Columbia | 9 October 1966
Died | June 10, 2020 53) Victoria, British Columbia | (aged
Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
Turned pro | 1991 |
Retired | 2006 |
Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
Singles | |
Highest ranking | No. 11 (26 May 1998) |
Other tournaments | |
Paralympic Games | 3R (2000) |
Doubles | |
Highest ranking | No. 12 (6 August 2001) |
Other doubles tournaments | |
Paralympic Games | 2R (1996) |
Johnson died at the age of 53 in his hometown.[4]
References
- "Paul Johnson - Abilities Canada". Abilities Canada. 14 October 2020.
- "Paul Johnson - ITF Profile". International Tennis Federation. 14 October 2020.
- "Paul Johnson - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 14 October 2020.
- "BC Wheelchair Sports Mourns The Passing Of Paul Johnson". BC Wheelchair Sports. 17 June 2020.
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