Nicholas Springer

Nicholas Springer is an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player and a four-time national champion, and gold medalist from New York, New York. In 2006 and 2010, he was awarded a gold medal for his participation at the World championships and in 2008 he won Canada Cup and got another gold that way. The same year Springer won a silver medal for his participation at the North American Cup and won a gold medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. In 2012 he won his first bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Besides rugby he also used to play hockey for 14 years. He is also an avid traveler, enjoys outdoor activities, and scuba diving.[1]

Nicholas Springer
Personal information
Nickname(s)Nick Springer
BornNew York, New York
ResidencePhoenix, Arizona
EducationEckerd College
OccupationCommunications
Height4 ft 1 in (124 cm)
Sport
CountryAmerica
SportWheelchair rugby
Position2.0
TeamUnited States National Wheelchair Rugby Team
Coached byVictor Calise
Medal record
Men's Wheelchair rugby
Representing  United States
Canada Cup
2008Men's wheelchair rugby
North American Cup
2008Men's wheelchair rugby
Paralympic Games
2008 BeijingMen's wheelchair rugby
2012 LondonMen's wheelchair rugby
World Championships
2006 ChristchurchMen's wheelchair rugby
2010 VancouverMen's wheelchair rugby
Updated on 17 April 2015.

References
  1. "Nicholas Springer". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Retrieved July 17, 2013.


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