Trevon Jenifer
Paralympic Champion // World Championship Medalist // Father
SPORT
Wheelchair Basketball
HOMETOWN
Edinboro, Pennsylvania
CURRENT RESIDENCE
Fairfax, Virginia
FOLLOW Trevon
ABOUT TREVON
- Born with congenital amputation of both legs
- Was a successful track athlete and wrestler in his youth
- Authored his autobiography From the Ground Up at 17 years old
- Works for the Secret Service as a Personnel Security Specialist in the Office of Human Resources
- Passionate advocate for employment opportunities for people with disabilities
- Volunteers as an assistant coach for the Edinboro University Wheelchair Basketball Team
- An inspiring speaker with the ability to connect with a wide range of audiences, including children, athletes, corporate executives, and government officials
- Father of two children who are active in many sports
HIGHLIGHTS
- 3x Paralympian (2012, 2016, 2020)
- 2x Paralympic Champion (2020, 2016)
- 3x Paralympic medalist (2020: gold; 2016: gold; 2012: bronze)
- 3x World Championship medalist (2022: gold; 2018: silver; 2014: silver)
- 4x Parapan American Games Champion (2011, 2015, 2019, 2023)
- Played professionally overseas in Europe
- Inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006
