Name: James Senbeta

Sport: Track and Field

Classification: T54

Height: 5-10

Weight: 145

DOB: 11/19/1986

Birthplace: Philadelphia, Penn.

Hometown: Philadelphia, Pa.

High School: Penn Wood High School (Yedon, Penn.)

College: University of Illinois ‘14, Agricultural and Biological Engineering

Paralympic Experience

• One-time Paralympian (2016)

Other Career Highlights

• 2014 Boston Marathon, ninth
• 2014 Grandma's Marathon, 1st
• 2013 Boston Marathon, 24th

Personal: Son of Aklilu Senbeta and Barbara Utley, Senbeta can also speak fluent Portuguese. ...When he’s not competing, he Is an avid sports fan, especially Philly teams, and freelances for the Bleacher Report. ...He believes in the power of sport as a reason to find commonality among other individuals.