Brent McMahon (wheelchair racer)
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Paralympic athletics | ||
Competitor for  Canada
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| Paralympic Games | ||
| Gold | 1996 Atlanta | Marathon - T51 |
Brent McMahon (born January 3, 1966 in Toronto, Ontario)[1] is a former paralympic athlete from Canada.
In 1986 McMahon injured his spine in an automobile accident—and quickly resumed his athletic pursuits. From 1986-1995 McMahon played for provincial, national, and state (US) wheelchair rugby teams, leading the Atlanta Rolling Thunder to two National Championships appearances.
McMahon has competed in two Paralympics. He placed first (1996) and fifth (2000) in the marathon, sixth (1996) and eleventh (2000) in the 5000m, and seventh (2000) in the 1500m.[1][2]
Personal life
McMahon lives in Atlanta, GA. He was educated at Carleton University and is the co-founder of Screen 5ive media. He is married to Ann Marie with whom he has a son, Connor.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Brent McMahon". Canadian Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ↑ profile on paralympic.org
- ↑ "Sun sets on golden Paralympics for Canada". Canoe (in Canada). 26 August 1996. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
- ↑ "Athlete listing: Paralympics". Canoe. Canada. 2000. Retrieved 20 May 2011.