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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]

References

  1. ^ "Blind judo athlete Dartanyon Crockett remains focused despite life-changing moments".
  2. ^ a b c "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. ^ Crockett Crowned World Champion On Road To Rio Team USA September 6, 2014
  5. ^ "Dartanyon Crockett: UNICEF Kid Power Champion". UNICEF Kid Power.


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