Abby Dunkin facts for kids
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Dunkin in 2018
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| Born | November 24, 1995 Rota, Andalusia, Spain |
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| Height | 5'10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | 3.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Women's team | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | University of Texas at Arlington | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Abigail "Abby" Dunkin (born November 24, 1995) is an amazing American wheelchair basketball player. She has won several gold medals for her country. These include gold at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Canada and the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Brazil. She also helped her team win the 2019 Women's U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship in Thailand.
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Abby Dunkin's Early Life
Abby Dunkin was born in Rota, Andalusia, Spain, on November 24, 1995. However, she grew up and considers New Braunfels, Texas, her hometown.
When Abby was 13, she was diagnosed with a condition that caused her a lot of pain. Before this, she loved playing basketball and was a second-degree black belt in martial arts. She kept playing sports even with the pain.
In February 2013, Abby's condition changed, and she started using a wheelchair. This change led her to discover a new path in sports.
Her Journey in Wheelchair Sports
Abby first competed in track and field athletics while attending high school. She won events like the 100 meters, 400 meters, and shot put in her wheelchair.
She found out about wheelchair basketball by watching videos from the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. This inspired her to try the sport. She began training with military veterans and a team called the San Antonio ParaSport Spurs.
After playing for six months, she was invited to join the new Lady Movin' Mavs wheelchair basketball team. This team was part of the University of Texas at Arlington.
Winning National Titles
The Lady Movin' Mavs quickly became a strong team. In 2016, they won their first national title. They beat the University of Illinois team 65–51 in the National Wheelchair Basketball Association tournament.
Abby continued to play with the Movin' Mavs. In 2018, they had a perfect season, winning every game. They won the national championship again by beating the University of Alabama 65–55.
In 2019, they faced the University of Alabama in the final once more. This time, they lost a close game 87–76 in extra time.
Playing for Team USA
In January 2015, Abby was invited to try out for the USA national team. She made the team and helped them win a gold medal at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Canada.
In 2016, Abby was part of the USA team that went to the 2016 Rio Paralympics. They won a Paralympic gold medal, which is a huge achievement!
In 2018, Abby was one of three students from her university chosen for the national team. They competed at the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship in Germany. Team USA finished in sixth place.
In May 2019, Abby won another gold medal with the USA U25 Women's team. This was at the 2019 Women's U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship in Thailand. Team USA defeated Australia 62–25 in the final game. Abby was even chosen as one of the "All-Star Five" players of the tournament.
See Also
In Spanish: Abby Dunkin para niños
