Tahl Leibovitz

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NationalityAmerican
Born (1975-06-01) June 1, 1975 (age 50)
New York City, New York, U.S.
HometownOzone Park, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 4 in (162 cm)
Tahl Leibovitz
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1975-06-01) June 1, 1975 (age 50)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Home townOzone Park, New York, U.S.
Height5 ft 4 in (162 cm)
Sport
Country United States
SportPara table tennis
DisabilityOsteochondroma
Disability classC7, C9
ClubSouth Queens Boys and Girls Club (1995-)
Coached byChris Lehman
Ahmed El-Malah
Mitchell Seidenfeld
Sean O'Neill
Medal record
Para table tennis
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place1996 AtlantaMen's singles C7
Bronze medal – third place1996 AtlantaMen's teams C6-8
Bronze medal – third place2004 AthensMen's singles C7
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place1998 ParisMen's teams C10
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de JaneiroMen's singles C8
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de JaneiroOpen singles standing
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de JaneiroMen's teams C8
Gold medal – first place2011 GuadalajaraMen's singles C9
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoMen's singles C9
Gold medal – first place2019 LimaMen's singles C9
Silver medal – second place2011 GuadalajaraMen's teams C9-10
Silver medal – second place2015 TorontoMen's teams C9-10
Bronze medal – third place2019 LimaMen's teams C9-10

Tahl Leibovitz (born June 1, 1975)[1] is an American para table tennis player who has played in five Paralympic Games. His highest ranking is world no. 2 in class 9 in July 2008 and is now currently ranked world no. 3 in that class and world no. 17 in men's standing classes.[2]

Leibovitz was born in New York City to parents who struggled with substance abuse and mental illness. He was kicked out of his home and lived on the streets.[3]

He graduated in New York University and now works in New York City as a social worker.[4]

Sporting career

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