SCOT HOLLONBECK
USA WHEELCHAIR RACER
Six time Olympic and Paralympic medalist
“When a competitor raises their arms in celebration, the world does not see a wheelchair. The world sees an accomplishment. Through sport, I increase expectations of people with disabilities.”
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Being an advocate of those with disabilities, through sport, on the track and in the planning room, is Scot Hollonbeck career purpose. Fast, furious, fun competition is an expression of the abundance of life.
Born and raised in Rochelle Illinois, Scot, his wife Debbie and daughter Abby now reside in Atlanta, GA where he works in marketing and is training for the 2004 Games. Training since 1987 with over 40,000 practice miles logged, Scot has become America’s premier wheelchair track racer and one of the best road racers in the world.
Racing Highlights 2004 Olympic and Paralympic Team
2000 Paralympic 800m Finalist
1500m Finalist
5000m Finalist
2000 Olympics 1500m 7th
1996 Olympics 1500m Silver
1996 Paralympics 1500m Silver
800m Silver
1992 Paralympics 800m Gold
1500m Silver
4X400m Gold
1992 Olympics 1500m 5th
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US Record Holder 800m 1:36.54
2005 1500m 2:58.58
5000m 9:56.06
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Azalea Trail 10K 03, 04 champion
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Two Time US 10K National Champ 93,95
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Winner of the following marathons:
Grandma’s, San Diego, Nashville, Chicago, Detroit, Disney, Auxerre FRA, Columbus, Pittsburgh, Minneapolis, Columbus, Teague Korea, Quito ECU
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1997 Carlsbad 5000m Champion Time 10:28 Past World Record
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1996 Peachtree 10K Second Place Time 19:48, fastest American 10K
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Personal Best Marathon, 1994 Boston Time 1:24:32
Career Accomplishments -
Co-Founder Momentum International a United Nations funded human rights organization.
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1992 University of Illinois Honorary 100 graduating seniors
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1992 Wheelchair Sports USA Athlete of the Year
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Past employee of The Coca-Cola Company Worldwide Sports Marketing Department
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Sunrise Racing Team Member
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Currently Training for the 2008 Paralympic & Olympic Games
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Founder and managing partner of Vie Sports Marketing
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Managing Partner of the America Series, 5 time Co-director of the Meet in the Heat
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