Brett Lewis (judoka)

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Born (1966-08-02) August 2, 1966 (age 58)
Del Rio, Texas, U.S.
HometownSpokane, Washington, U.S.
OccupationJudoka
Brett Lewis
Personal information
Born (1966-08-02) August 2, 1966 (age 58)
Del Rio, Texas, U.S.
Home townSpokane, Washington, U.S.
Alma materStanford University
OccupationJudoka
Sport
Country United States
SportPara judo
Medal record
Para judo
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place1992 BarcelonaMen's −78kg
Silver medal – second place2000 SydneyMen's −90kg
Profile at external databases
JudoInside.com89800

Brett Lewis (born August 2, 1966) is an American retired Paralympic judoka who competed at international judo competitions. He is a two-time Paralympic silver medalist.[1][2]

Lewis lost his eyesight due to a post-surgical infection when he was six years old, despite his disability he was an active child who took part in judo and wrestling. He studied maths and engineering at Stanford University and graduated with bachelor's degree, he now works as a software engineer.[3]

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