Chuck Aoki

Four-Time Paralympic Wheelchair Rugby Player; Community Access Navigator at the University of Michigan

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Chuck Aoki Biography

Chuck Aoki, a Paralympic athlete, has demonstrated significant prowess in adaptive sports, particularly wheelchair rugby and basketball. Aoki's journey began at the tender age of six with his entry into wheelchair basketball. By age 15, he had transitioned to wheelchair rugby, a sport that would ultimately cement his standing on the global stage. His international debut in wheelchair rugby came in 2009, and soon after, he became a critical asset to the United States national team. Aoki is the first U.S. wheelchair rugby player to compete at four Paralympic Games.

Aoki's contributions to the national team are marked by an impressive series of victories. In 2009, he secured a gold medal at the American Zonal Championship, followed by another at the 2010 Wheelchair Rugby World Championship. Further accolades include a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics and a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Paralympics. The athlete's leadership skills were tested in 2018 when he captained the national team at the Wheelchair Rugby World Championship, leading them to a bronze medal victory. His winning streak continued at the 2019 Parapan American Games, where he and his team clinched a gold medal in the men's wheelchair tournament.

Aoki's impact and influence extend beyond athletic competitions; he was selected as one of the two flag bearers for the United States at the opening ceremony of the delayed 2020 Summer Paralympics. His story and achievements have garnered media attention, as seen in the Sports Illustrated article titled "Chuck Aoki Wants One More Trophy." Aoki is a featured blogger for the International Paralympic Committee and he is a part of Classroom Champions, mentoring young people across the United States. He also works as a community access navigator at the University of Michigan.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/11/2024.

Chuck Aoki Videos

  • USA wheelchair rugby holds off Australia, advances to gold medal ...
    After a back and forth start, Chuck Aoki and Team USA poured it on against Australia to remain unbeaten and punch their ticket to the gold ...
  • Chuck Aoki: U.S. Paralympian, Wheelchair Rugby
    U.S. Paralympian Chuck Aoki has used a wheelchair for most of his life, due to a condition called hereditary sensory autonomic neuropathy.
  • Three Things You Didn't Know About Wheelchair Rugby
    Get to know the ins and outs of the most physical sport in the Paralympic Games from USA Wheelchair Rugby's Chuck Aoki and Joe Delagrave.

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