Name: Jeff Butler

Sport: Wheelchair Rugby

Classification: 0.5

Height: 5-9

Weight: 130

DOB: 6/12/1990

Birthplace: Fort Wayne, Ind.

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Ind.

High School: Homestead High School (Fort Wayne, Ind.)

College: University of Texas - Austin '14, Management Information Systems

Paralympic Experience

• Two-time Paralympian (2016, 2020); Two-time Paralympic medalist (2 silver)
• Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, silver
• Paralympic Games Rio 2016, silver

World Championship Experience

• Most recent: 2018 – bronze
• Years of participation: 2018
• Medals: 1 (1 bronze)
• Bronze - 2018

Personal: Son of Kathy Weir and Steven Butler…Has one sister, Ashley…He was first introduced to wheelchair rugby by a friend after a traffic accident when he was 13 years old that resulted in a broken neck at C5-6...Started his own software company at age 26, working as part of the development team...Has a YouTube channel where he regularly reviews the latest in disability technology, and gives viewers insight into his life on four wheels...Enjoys live music and professional sports.

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