Dino Wallen Explained

Dino Wallen
Birth Date:3 February 1932
Birth Place:Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Alma Mater:Oklahoma State University
Weight:[1]
Sport:Para-athletics
Swimming

Dino Wallen (February 3, 1932 – March 22, 2006) was an American paralympic athlete and swimmer. He competed at the 1980 and 1984 Summer Paralympics.

Life and career

Wallen was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University.[2]

Wallen was a member of the San Jose Spinners Team.[3]

Wallen competed at the 1980 Summer Paralympics, winning two silver medals in athletics and swimming.[4] He then competed at the 1984 Summer Paralympics, winning two silver medals, a gold medal and a bronze medal in athletics.[5]

Wallen died on March 22, 2006, at the age of 74.

Notes and References

  1. News: Selected for world competition: His wheelchair doesn’t slow him down. The Modesto Bee. Modesto, California. January 23, 1980. October 12, 2024. 26. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: World-class wheelchair athlete, Dino Walden, dies at age 74. Lodi News-Sentinel. Tricia. Tomiyoshi. March 23, 2006. October 12, 2024.
  3. News: Dino Wallen seven medal winner at Western games. The Galt Herald. Galt, California. May 9, 1974. October 12, 2024. 4. Newspapers.com.
  4. Web site: Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games Results. International Paralympic Committee. October 12, 2024.
  5. Web site: Stoke Mandeville New York 1984 Results. International Paralympic Committee. October 12, 2024.