Dartanyon Crockett

Dartanyon Crockett is competitive Judo athlete for the United States. Crockett is legally blind. [1] He won the bronze medalist at the 2012 Paralympic Games.[2][3] He won the Judo at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's 90 kg division.[2] In 2014, he was crowned world champion in Judo. [4] He attends Pikes Peak Community College, where he is majoring in social work.[2] He is a former wrestler as well as a member of Team USA.[2]

References

  1. ↑ http://gazette.com/blind-judo-athlete-dartanyon-crockett-remains-focused-despite-life-changing-moments/article/1536805
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Meet the Athletes: Dartanyon Crockett". pbs.org. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  3. ↑ George M. Thomas (2013-07-05). "ESPN’s story continues to reveal layers in lives of Leroy Sutton, Dartanyon Crockett and Lisa Fenn". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved 2014-04-27.
  4. ↑ http://www.teamusa.org/News/2014/September/06/Crockett-Crowned-World-Champion-On-Road-To-Rio


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