John Kusku

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Born (1984-08-06) August 6, 1984 (age 40)
Warren, Michigan, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Country United States
John Kusku
Personal information
Born (1984-08-06) August 6, 1984 (age 40)
Warren, Michigan, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Sport
Country United States
SportGoalball
DisabilityRetinitis pigmentosa
Medal record
Men's goalball
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2016 Rio de JaneiroTeam
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2014 EspooTeam
Parapan American Games
Silver medal – second place2011 GuadalajaraTeam
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoTeam
Silver medal – second place2019 LimaTeam

John Kusku (born August 6, 1984) is an American goalball player. His visual impairment is caused by retinitis pigmentosa. Kusku represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Paralympics and won a silver medal.

Kusku was born with retinitis pigmentosa, diagnosed with a vision problem at six months old, and diagnosed with the condition at the age of four.[1][2] He attended Warren Mott High School and went to Western Michigan University to study education, earning a master's degree in mathematics. He teaches high school math and physics.[3]

Career

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