Trevor Hirschfield

Canadian wheelchair rugby player From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Trevor Hirschfield (born December 21, 1983)[1] is a Canadian Wheelchair rugby player, who participated Beijing, London, and Rio Paralympic Games. At the age of 16, after a traffic accident where his van went over a cliff, he was paralyzed below the neck.[2] During the 2012 Summer Paralympics his team won 58–50 over Belgium with Hirschfield toppling their star Lars Mertens.[3]

Born (1983-12-21) December 21, 1983 (age 42)
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Years Team
Canada
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Trevor Hirschfield
Born (1983-12-21) December 21, 1983 (age 42)
Rugby union career
International career
Years Team Apps (Points)
Canada
Medal record
Men's wheelchair rugby
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2008 BeijingTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2012 LondonTeam competition
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2014 OdenseTeam competition
Parapan American Games
Gold medal – first place2015 TorontoTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2019 LimaTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2023 SantiagoTeam competition
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