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Robin Theryoung

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Robin Theryoung
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornNovember 11, 1978 (1978-11-11) (age 45)
Southfield, Michigan, U.S.
Medal record
Women's goalball
Representing the  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2008 Beijing Team
Silver medal – second place 2004 Athens Team

Robin Theryoung (born November 11, 1978,[1] in Southfield, Michigan) is an American goalballer. She has been on medal-winning teams since the World Goalball Championships in 1998, where she shared a bronze medal.[2] She has a master's degree in Blind Rehabilitation from Western Michigan University.[3] Her vision is blurred due to albinism.[4]

Education[edit]

Theryoung holds a Master's degree in Blindness and Low Vision studies from the Western Michigan University.[5]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Robin Theryoung". London2012.com. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on September 10, 2012.
  2. ^ "U.S. National Women's Goalball Team". Palaestra. 15 (3): 47–47. June 22, 1999.
  3. ^ Team USA bio
  4. ^ The Clarkston News
  5. ^ "WMU News". Western Michigan University. Retrieved June 7, 2024.