Will Groulx

William Groulx (born March 11, 1974)[1] is an American wheelchair rugby player and cycler, and a member of the United States wheelchair rugby team.

Will Groulx
Personal information
Born (1974-03-11) 11 March 1974
Sport
Country United States
SportWheelchair rugby, Cycling
ClubPortland Pounders
Team United States
Medal record
Paralympic Games
2008 Beijing
2016 Rio de Janeiro Road race H2
2016 Rio de Janeiro Road time trial H2
2016 Rio de Janeiro Mixed team relay H2-5
2004 Athens
2012 London
World Championship
2010 Vancouver
2006 Christchurch
Updated on 11 August 2012.

He was part of the US team that took the gold medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, and a bronze medal in Athens in 2004.[2] He won three medals for cycling in the 2016 Paralympics.[3]

He served in the United States Navy from 1995 to 2001.

In 2001, he suffered a spinal cord injury after a motorcycle accident.[4]

He was nominated for an ESPY Award in 2009, in the category Best Male Athlete with a Disability.[5]

He is a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.[6]

References
  1. Will Groulx -Profile, US Paralympics
  2. Results for Will Groulx from the International Paralympic Committee (archived)
  3. "Rio 2016 Paralympics Road Results" (PDF).
  4. The Will to Win, Sports N'Spokes Magazine, February 1, 2011
  5. Will Groulx nominated for ESPY, United States Quad Rugby Association, June 27, 2009
  6. Will Groulx - Profile, Paralyzed Veterans of America


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