Branden Walton
American para-cyclist (born 1998)
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Branden Walton (born February 18, 1998) is an American visually impaired para-cyclist and former para-athlete. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
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| Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||
| Born | February 18, 1998[1] | ||||||||||||||
| Home town | Livermore, California, U.S. | ||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Para-cycling | ||||||||||||||
| Disability | Macular degeneration | ||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Early life
Walton attended Windsor High School where he ran cross country and track. He made the U.S. Para team for the world junior championships in 2017, and won a gold medal in the 800 meter and a silver medal in the 1,500 meters T13 events. He suffered a back injury in 2021, which ended his running career. His doctor then suggested swimming or cycling.[2]
Career
Walton represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and placed sixth in the pursuit B and eighth in time trial B event.[1] He competed at the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and won a bronze medal in the individual pursuit B event.[3]
Personal life
Walton was diagnosed with macular degeneration and rod-cone dystrophy at four years old.[4]
