Andre Shelby facts for kids
Shelby in 2011
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| Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||
| Born | December 8, 1966 Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States |
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| Sport | Archery | |||||||||||||||||||
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Andre C. Shelby is an amazing American athlete. He is a Paralympic archer who has won gold medals. He is known for his success in both the Paralympic Games and the Parapan American Games.
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Early Life and Sports
Andre Shelby was born on December 8, 1966, in Jeffersonville, Indiana. His parents are Lee and Etta Shelby. He went to Jeffersonville High School and graduated in 1985. While in high school, Andre was a talented athlete. He played both football and basketball.
Serving His Country
After high school, Andre Shelby joined the United States Navy. He served his country for 18 years. During his time in the Navy, he worked as a boatswain's mate. This job involved helping to transport troops. He even served during the Gulf War.
In April 2004, Andre had a motorcycle accident. This accident meant he needed to use a wheelchair. Because of this, he retired from the Navy.
Discovering Archery
Andre Shelby found a new passion in 2008: archery. This sport involves shooting arrows at a target using a bow. He quickly became very good at it.
Road to the Paralympics
Andre worked hard to become a top archer. His skill led him to compete in major international events.
Winning Gold at the Parapan American Games
In 2015, Andre Shelby competed in the 2015 Parapan American Games in Toronto. These games are for athletes with disabilities from the Americas. He performed incredibly well and won a gold medal. This victory helped him qualify for the biggest competition of all: the Paralympic Games.
Paralympic Debut and Gold Medal
Andre Shelby made his first appearance at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro. This was a huge moment for him. He competed in the men's individual compound open event. In an amazing performance, he won his first Paralympic medal, which was a gold! This made him the first African-American archer to compete in the Paralympics.
Images for kids
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Shelby competing in archery.
