Paul Johnson (wheelchair athlete) explained

Paul Johnson
Birth Date:9 October 1966
Birth Place:Victoria, British Columbia
Death Place:Victoria, British Columbia
Height:5' 11"
Turnedpro:1991
Retired:2006
Plays:Right-handed (one-handed backhand)
Highestsinglesranking:No. 11 (26 May 1998)
Othertournaments:yes
Paralympicsresult:3R (2000)
Highestdoublesranking:No. 12 (6 August 2001)
Othertournamentsdoubles:yes
Paralympicsdoublesresult:2R (1996)

Paul Johnson (October 9, 1966 – June 10, 2020) was a Canadian wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic athlete who competed at international level events and was Canada's former number one wheelchair tennis player. He participated at the Paralympic Games four times; he competed in athletics once at the 1988 Summer Paralympics then played wheelchair tennis three times consecutively from 1992 to 2000.[1] [2] [3]

Johnson died at the age of 53 in his hometown.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 14 October 2020. Paul Johnson - Abilities Canada. Abilities Canada.
  2. Web site: 14 October 2020. Paul Johnson - ITF Profile. International Tennis Federation.
  3. Web site: 14 October 2020. Paul Johnson - IPC Profile. International Paralympic Committee.
  4. Web site: 17 June 2020. BC Wheelchair Sports Mourns The Passing Of Paul Johnson. BC Wheelchair Sports.