Dartanyon Crockett

Dartanyon Crockett (born May 22, 1991) is a competitive Judo athlete for the United States. Crockett is legally blind.[1] He won the bronze medal in the men's 90 kg division at both the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London[2][3][4] in London and the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. 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] Additionally, Crockett recently joined UNICEF Kid Power as a brand ambassador Kid Power Champion.[5]

Dartanyon Crockett
Personal information
Born (1991-05-22) May 22, 1991
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
2012 London 90 kg
2016 Rio de Janeiro 90 kg

References
  1. http://gazette.com/blind-judo-athlete-dartanyon-crockett-remains-focused-despite-life-changing-moments/article/1536805
  2. "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
  5. "Dartanyon Crockett: UNICEF Kid Power Champion". UNICEF Kid Power.


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