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Kris Lenzo
Lenzo in 1984
Personal information
Born1959 or 1960 (age 63–64)
Alma mater University of Michigan
Sport
Country United States
Sport Para-athletics
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Para-athletics
Silver medal – second place 1984 Stoke Mandeville / New York Men's 100 m A1-3
Gold medal – first place 1984 Stoke Mandeville / New York Men’s 400 m A1-3

Kris Lenzo [1] (born 1959/1960) [2] [a] is an American paralympic athlete. He competed at the 1984 Summer Paralympics.

Life and career

Lenzo attended the University of Michigan, earning his psychology degree. [3] He was a sales representative for Linden Medical Supply. [4]

Lenzo represented the United States at the 1984 Summer Paralympics, winning a gold and silver medal in athletics. [5]

Notes

  1. ^ Lenzo was 56 years old in 2016

References

  1. ^ "He's Still Wheeling, But Now on a Chair". Newsday. New York, New York. January 10, 1984. p. 393. Retrieved June 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. ^ Romain, Michael (July 26, 2016). "Double amputees redefines ability and disability". Wednesday Journal. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "Determined to succeed". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. April 18, 1984. p. 55. Retrieved June 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  4. ^ "Rider Pushes Hard for Crippled". The Wichita Eagle. Wichita, Kansas. August 11, 1983. p. 13. Retrieved June 28, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. ^ "Stoke Mandeville New York 1984 Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved June 28, 2024.

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