Name: Calahan Young

Sport: Goalball

Classification: B2

Height: 6-5

DOB: 2/23/1995

Birthplace: Irwin, Pa.

Hometown: Irwin, Pa.

High School: Norwin High School (Irwin, Pa.) ‘13

College: Slippery Rock University ’17, Recreational Therapy, George Mason University ’21, Healthcare Administration

Paralympic Experience

• One-time Paralympian (2020)
• Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 4th

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2018 – 5th
• Years of Participation: 2018
• Top Finish: 5th – 2018

Personal: Son of Kathy and Michael…Has two siblings, Khegan and Saige…Has retinitis pigmentosa, which causes substantial peripheral vision loss, night blindness, and color blindness…Was first introduced to goalball in middle school when a goalball team showcased the sport during a school program…Hobbies include playing and watching sports, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, traveling and attending concerts and music festivals…Played football for four years...Is also a recreational therapist.

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