Hanger Clinic Patient Athletes Bound for Paris
We were thrilled to cheer on our incredible Hanger Clinic patient athletes who competed on the world’s biggest stage. These determined individuals overcame challenges and pushed boundaries. It was so exciting see their inspiring journeys unfold!
Scenes from Paris!
Allysa Seely
Para Triathlon
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Triathlon – 3rd Place (PTS2 – Women)
Clinician: Jillian Okimoto, CPO | Phoenix, AZ
Instagram: @triallysa
Outside of training I enjoy: DIY projects and hanging out with my dogs.
Ezra Frech
Para Athletics (Track and Field)
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Athletics (Track and Field) – 1st Place (100m T63 – Men and High Jump T63 – Men), 5th Place (Long Jump T63 – Men)
Clinician: David Ojeda, CPO | Encino, CA
Instagram: @ezrafrech
Outside of training I enjoy: traveling, spending time with family and friends, and working with Angel City Games.
Lora Webster
Sitting Volleyball
2024 Paralympics Results: Sitting Volleyball – 1st Place (Team – Women)
Clinician: Sue Cohen, CP | Westbury, NY
Instagram: @lora.webster
Outside of training I enjoy: playing at the beach with my kids and watching them compete in their various sports.
Garrett Schoonover
Para Fencing
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Fencing – 13th Place (Individual Sabre A – Men)
Clinician: Kyle Rasmussen, CPO, MSPO | Murray, UT
Instagram: @williamgarrettschoonover
Outside of training I enjoy: working out in the gym and playing music.
Lizzi Smith
Para Swimming
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Swimming – 6th Place (100m butterfly), 8th Place (100m backstroke)
Clinician: Allison Neil, L/CPO | Austin, TX
Instagram: @lizzi__smith
Outside of training I enjoy: being in or near water, crafts, punch needling, air dry clay, and cookie decorating.
Byron Branch
Para Fencing
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Fencing – 9th Place (Team Foil – Men), 10th Place (Team Epee – Men), 15th Place (Individual Foil A – Men)
Clinician: Mark Graham, CPO | Dayton, OH
Instagram: @itsbyronbranch
Outside of training I enjoy: weight lifting, playing guitar, shooting, hanging out with my children, and watching television with my wife.
Rachel Watts
Para Triathlon
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Triathlon – 13th Place (PTS4 – Women)
Clinician: Barry Campbell, CO | Overland Park, KS
Instagram: @ms.rachel.watts
Outside of training I enjoy: being outside, reading, painting, and hanging out with my kids and friends.
Chris Hammer
Para Triathlon
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Triathlon – 1st Place (PTS5 – Men)
Clinician: Anthony Berland, CPO | Phoenix, AZ
Instagram: @chrishammer8
Outside of training I enjoy: eating, playing board games, and spending time with my wife and kids.
Taylor Winnett
Para Swimming
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Swimming – 8th Place (100m Butterfly S10 – Women, 400m Freestyle S10 – Women), 10th Place (100m Backstroke S10 – Women), 11th Place (200m Individual Medley SM10 – Women)
Clinician: Hobie O’Connor, CPO | Colorado Springs, CO
Instagram: @taylor_winnett
Outside of training I enjoy: playing cards and games with friends, reading, studying the Bible, hiking, climbing, and watching movies.
Jordan White
Para Archery
2024 Paralympics Results: Para Archery – 17th Place (Individual Recurve Open – Men)
Clinician: Leigh Chapman, CPO | Dayton, OH
Instagram: @jwhite_pararchery
Outside of training I enjoy: reading mystery novels, watching movies, and playing games with my family.
McKenna Geer
Shooting Para Sport
2024 Paralympics Results: Shooting Para Sport – 13th Place (R9 – 50m Rifle Prone SH2 – Open), 23rd Place (R4 – 10m Air Rifle Standing SH2 – Open), 33rd Place (R5 – 10m Air Rifle Prone SH2 – Open)
Clinician: Casey Plonczak, CPO | Pueblo, CO
Instagram: @kennageer10.9
Outside of training I enjoy: spending time with my husband, daughter, and two dogs.
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