Jeff Glasbrenner

Sport: Wheelchair Basketball
Residence: Little Rock, AR

Jeff Glasbrenner’s opportunity in life came on July 30, 1980 at 8 years old. On this day, Jeff was involved in a traumatic farming accident, leaving him a below-the-knee amputee. Most people would call this a tragedy, but Jeff says it was his greatest opportunity. He chose to embrace this unique opportunity and has continually excelled at wheelchair basketball, triathlons, being a husband and a dedicated father to his two children.

In wheelchair basketball, Jeff holds a National Championship scoring record with 63 points and 27 rebounds in one game. He has played in Europe professionally for three years (Madrid, Spain and Rome, Italy). Jeff is a two-time Paralympian (2000-Bronze and 2004 Games) and a two-time World Champion (Gold Medal).

Jeff is also an avid triathlete and has competed in both Ironmans and Half-Ironmans. In 2007, Jeff won the physically challenged division at Ironman Wisconsin, placed 3rd at the ITU World Triathlon Championships in Hamburg, Germany and won the Chicago Triathlon in the physically challenged division.

Jeff’s opportunity has allowed him to travel to 25 different countries and meet amazing people. With hard work, belief in himself and continued support, Jeff has taken this opportunity and risen to a world class level in sports. Jeff has proven that his motto in life works…work hard and everything else will follow. His motivational public speaking and his positive attitude continue to inspire people all over the world.

Working with U.S. Paralympics® founding sponsor, The Hartford, Jeff is helping to raise public awareness of what people with a physical disability can achieve in all aspects of life.