Derrick Helton

Derrick Helton (born 1985) is an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player from Tuscumbia, Missouri. In 2011 and 2012 he was a U.S. National Champion and won a gold medal and in 2010 he was awarded bronze at the same place. He also was a 2009 and 2011 American Zonals gold medalist and also won gold at the 2008 Summer Paralympics and bronze at the 2012 ones. In 2010 he was also awarded with the gold medal for his participation at the World championship.[1]

Derrick Helton
Date of birth1985 (age 3435)
Place of birthTuscumbia, Missouri, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Medal record
Men's wheelchair rugby
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
2008 Beijing Team competition
2012 London Team competition
World Championships
2010 Vancouver Team competition
U.S. National Championships
2010 Team competition
2011 Team competition
2012 Team competition
American Zonals
2009 Team competition
2011 Team competition

References

  1. "Derrick Helton". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Retrieved July 17, 2013.


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