Alexis Shifflett facts for kids
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| Nickname(s) | Lexi | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | May 12, 1996 Owatonna, Minnesota, U.S |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Sitting volleyball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Setter | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Fibular hemimelia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Alexis Ann Shifflett-Patterson (born May 12, 1996) is an amazing American athlete. She is best known as a gold medalist in sitting volleyball. Alexis has represented the United States in many big competitions. She has won multiple gold medals at the Paralympic Games.
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Early Life and Discovering Sitting Volleyball
Alexis Shifflett grew up in Waseca, Minnesota. She loved playing sports from a young age.
High School Sports
Alexis went to Waseca High School. There, she played both softball and volleyball. She was a dedicated player for all four years. In her final year, she was chosen as the captain of her volleyball team. This showed her leadership skills.
Finding Her Passion
When Alexis was 15 years old, she found sitting volleyball. This sport quickly became her passion. By the time she was 16, she was good enough to join the national team. This was a huge step for her career.
A Champion in Sitting Volleyball
Alexis has achieved incredible success in sitting volleyball. She has won many medals for her country. Her hard work and talent have made her a true champion.
Winning Gold at the Paralympics
Alexis has competed in the Paralympic Games multiple times. These are major international sports events for athletes with disabilities.
- In 2016, she represented the United States at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. Her team won a gold medal in sitting volleyball.
- She competed again at the 2020 Summer Paralympics in Tokyo. The U.S. team won another gold medal there.
- Most recently, she was part of the team at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris. They earned their third consecutive gold medal.
Other Major Wins
Besides the Paralympics, Alexis has won medals at other important events:
- She competed in the World Para Volleyball Championship. She won silver medals in 2014 and 2018. In 2022, her team earned a bronze medal at the World Championship in Sarajevo.
- Alexis also played in the Parapan American Games. These games are for athletes from the Americas. She won gold medals in 2015 in Toronto and again in 2019 in Lima.
Personal Journey
Alexis's life story is inspiring. She has faced challenges with great strength.
Her Family and Background
Alexis was born to John and Katie Shifflett. She has two sisters, Natalie and Michaela. Alexis was born with a condition called fibular hemimelia. This meant she was missing some bones in her right leg, including ankle bones and some toes. When she was nine months old, her foot was amputated. This helped her to move more easily.
Life Beyond the Court
On November 27, 2021, Alexis married Alexander Patterson. She continues to be a role model for many young athletes.
External Links
- Alexis Shifflett at the United States Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Alexis Shifflett at USA Volleyball
- Alexis Shifflett at the International Paralympic Committee
