Will Groulx

Will Groulx

File:Retired U.S. Sailor William Groulx, the U.S. wheelchair rugby team captain, rolls into position to defend against the Great Britain team during a match at the Paralympic Games in London Sept 120905-F-FD742-702.jpg
Personal information
Born	(1974-03-11) March 11, 1974
Sport
Country	United States
Sport	Wheelchair rugby, Para-cycling
Club	Portland Pounders
Team	United States
Medal record Representing United States Wheelchair rugby Paralympic Games Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Mixed team Bronze medal – third place 2004 Athens Mixed team Bronze medal – third place 2012 London Mixed team World Championship Gold medal – first place 2010 Vancouver Mixed team Gold medal – first place 2006 Christchurch Mixed team Para-cycling Paralympic Games Gold medal – first place 2016 Rio Road race H2 Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio Road time trial H2 Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio Mixed team relay H2-5 Parapan American Games Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto Mixed road race H1-2 Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Mixed time trial H1-5

William Groulx (born March 11, 1974) is an American wheelchair rugby player and cycler, and a member of the United States wheelchair rugby team. 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. He won three medals for cycling in the 2016 Paralympics. He served in the United States Navy from 1995 to 2001. In 2001, he had a spinal cord injury after a motorcycle accident. He was nominated for an ESPY Award in 2009, in the category Best Male Athlete with a Disability. He is a member of the Paralyzed Veterans of America.

External links

• Will Groulx at the International Paralympic Committee
• Will Groulx Profile on YouTube
• ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: Quad Rugger Will Groulx, by Jennifer Sheffield, United States Quad Rugby Association, October 2003