Dartanyon Crockett

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]

Dartanyon Crockett
Personal information
Born (1991-05-21) May 21, 1991
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight198 lb (90 kg)
Medal record
Men's judo
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
2012 London 90 kg
2016 Rio de Janeiro 90 kg
Parapan American Games
2015 Toronto90kg

References
  1. "Blind judo athlete Dartanyon Crockett remains focused despite life-changing moments".
  2. "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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