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Andre Shelby
US Navy 110519-N-CD297-011 Retired Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Andre C. Shelby from Team Navy-Coast Guard participates in the compound archery compe.jpg
Shelby in 2011
Personal information
Nationality American
Born (1966-12-08) December 8, 1966 (age 58)
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States
Sport
Sport Archery
Medal record
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Archery
Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro Men's individual compound open
Parapan American Games
Gold 2015 Toronto Men's compound

Andre C. Shelby is an amazing American athlete. He is a Paralympic archer who has won gold medals. He competed in the Paralympic Games and the Parapan American Games.

Andre Shelby's Amazing Journey

Early Life and Navy Service

Andre Shelby was born on December 8, 1966. His hometown is Jeffersonville, Indiana. His parents are Lee and Etta Shelby. He went to Jeffersonville High School and finished in 1985. In high school, Andre was a talented athlete. He played both football and basketball.

After high school, Andre joined the United States Navy. He served for 18 years. He was a boatswain's mate. This job meant he helped manage ships and transport troops. He even helped during the Gulf War. In April 2004, Andre had a motorcycle accident. This accident meant he needed a wheelchair. It also led to his retirement from the Navy.

Discovering Archery

Andre found a new passion in 2008: archery! This sport involves shooting arrows at a target. He quickly became very good at it.

Paralympic Success

Andre worked hard and qualified for the 2016 Summer Paralympics. He earned his spot by winning a gold medal. This happened at the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto.

In 2016, Andre made his debut at the Summer Paralympics. He won his first Paralympic medal, which was gold! This was a huge achievement. He also became the first African-American archer to compete in the Paralympics. His story shows that with determination, anything is possible.

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