Amanda McGrory - University of Illinois Senior Portrait
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Nationality | American |
Born | June 9, 1986 |
Residence | Kennett Square, Pennsylvania |
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Sport | Running |
College team | University of Illinois - Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Track & Field |
Amanda McGrory (born June 9, 1986) is an American wheelchair athlete.
McGrory earned four medals during the 2008 Summer Paralympics in Beijing, China: gold in the 5000 meters, silver in the marathon, and bronze in both the 800 meters and the 4×100 meter relay. She won both the 2009 London and 2006 New York Marathon wheelchair races.