Justin Zook Explained

Justin Zook (born October 16, 1985[1] in Chicago, Illinois[2]) is an American swimmer. He competed at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics, and also represented Springfield College in the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships.

Zook was born missing half his right foot and with non-functioning growth plates in his right leg; 30 operations lengthened his leg but caused nerve damage, muscle weakness and range of motion problems.[3] [4] He started swimming as physical therapy at age 6.[5]

, Zook holds IPC world records for 100m and 200m backstroke events.[6]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/athlete/zook-justin-5512229/ London 2012 Paralympics: Justin Zook
  2. Web site: Team USA: Justin Zook . October 26, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121017041921/https://www.teamusa.org/Athletes/ZO/Justin-Zook.aspx . October 17, 2012 . dead.
  3. Web site: Justin Zook's Facebook Page . . February 2, 2013.
  4. Web site: Paralympic Spotlight: Justin Zook . Swimming World Magazine . August 14, 2009 . February 2, 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130407083054/http://www.swimmingworldmagazine.com/lane9/news/22048.asp . April 7, 2013.
  5. Web site: Springfield College graduate Justin Zook mines more gold at Paralympic Games . October 2, 2012 . February 2, 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130429193249/http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2012/10/springfield_college_graduate_j_1.html . April 29, 2013 . live.
  6. Web site: IPC Swimming World Records - Long Course . International Paralympic Committee . February 2, 2013.

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