Name: Lee Fredette

Sport: Wheelchair Rugby

Classification: 1.0

Height: 5-7

DOB: 11/11/1982

Birthplace: Port Jefferson, N.Y.

Hometown: East Moriches, N.Y.

High School: Westhampton Beach High School (Westhampton Beach, N.Y.) ‘09

College: University of Miami '10, Psychology

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: 2014, 2018
• Medals: 2 (2 bronze)
• Bronze - 2018; 2014

Personal: Was paralyzed from the chest down when he fell head-first from his dirt bike as a freshman in college…While in recovery, he and his mother sat down and watched the documentary “Murderball,” where he was instantly inspired to play wheelchair rugby...Has two brothers, Jason and Robert…Hobbies include handcycling, playing poker, water skiing, playing video games, weightlifting and boating.

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