Chuck Melton

Chuck Melton
Personal information
Full nameCharles Melton
Nickname
Chuck
Born (1978-08-20) August 20, 1978 (age 47)[1]
Madisonville, Kentucky, U.S.
EducationSouthern Illinois University Carbondale
Sport
SportWheelchair rugby
Disability class2.0
Medal record
Wheelchair rugby
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team
Silver medal – second place 2020 Tokyo Team
Silver medal – second place 2024 Paris Team
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Vejle Team
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Odense Team
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Sydney Team
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2019 Lima Team
Silver medal – second place 2015 Toronto Team

Charles Melton (born August 20, 1978) is an American wheelchair rugby player and member of the United States national wheelchair rugby team.

Career

Melton represented the United States at the 2019 Parapan American Games and won a gold medal in wheelchair rugby.[2]

On April 30, 2024, he was selected to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[3]

Personal life

In August 2002, Melton was involved in a diving accident, resulting in a C7 spinal cord injury.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "Chuck Melton". Paris 2024 Paralympics. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Lima 2019: USA take sweet revenge". paralympic.org. August 28, 2019. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "USAWR Announces 2024 Paralympic Roster". usopc.org. April 30, 2024. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  4. ^ "Meet the USA Wheelchair Rugby Team: Chuck Melton". lakeshore.org. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
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