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American paralympic athlete
Jeff Worthington
Personal information
Born(1961-04-29)April 29, 1961
Atlantic, Iowa, U.S.
DiedJune 1, 2023(2023-06-01) (aged 62)
Sport
Country United States
SportPara-athletics
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Para-athletics
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's 400 m 1C
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's 800 m 1C
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's 1500 m 1C
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's 5000 m 1C
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's 4×100 m relay 1A–1C
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul Men's 4×200 m relay 1A–1C

Jeff Worthington (April 29, 1961 – June 1, 2023) was an American paralympic athlete. He competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.

Biography

Worthington was born in Atlantic, Iowa. He was studying at Creighton University when he was involved in a car accident leading to a spinal cord injury in 1981. He completed his rehabilitation at Craig Hospital in Colorado. After his injury, he transferred to Arizona State where he got involved in wheelchair sports. He later moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado where he trained for the Paralympics. He had met Paralympian athlete John Brewer in the 1980s and adopted Brewer’s pushing technique.

Worthington competed at the 1988 Summer Paralympics, competing in athletics. He won the gold medal in the men's 400m 1C event, and also won gold in the men's 800m 1C event, with Brewer finishing second. He also won individual gold medals in the men's 1500m 1C event. and the men's 5000m 1C event, and team golds in the men's 4×100m relay 1A–1C and the men's 4×200m relay 1A–1C.

References

  1. ^ "Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman". statesman.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  2. ^ "Jeff Worthington". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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  4. ^ "Brewer A Paralympic Favorite Looking Past Gold For World Record In Seoul Marathon". Deseret News. October 12, 1988. Retrieved August 15, 2022.
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  7. ^ "Seoul 1988 Paralympic Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved August 15, 2022.

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