Dennis Connors

Dennis Connors is a Paralympic silver medalist and 2x Para-Cycling World Champion. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former combat linguist, he now competes for Team USA in both Para-Cycling and Paraclimbing. Off the racecourse, Dennis is a father of two who enjoys rock climbing, skiing, kayaking, cooking, and cycling with his family.

At a Glance

Sport

Para-Cycling, Paraclimbing

Hometown

Livermore, California

Current Residence

Beaverton, Oregon

About

Paralympic silver medalist and multi-time World Champion in Para-Cycling
U.S. Marine Corps veteran, servingnine years as a linguist with three deployments to Iraq
Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (2010) for excellence in combat intelligence operations
Sustainedmultiple traumatic brain injuries during service, resultingin Ataxia
Suffered a stroke in 2020, impacting mobility on his left side
Began cycling in 2016 with Project Hero, supporting veteran mental health
Began competing in Para-Cycling in 2019, currently the only male trike rider on the U.S. team (T2 classification)
Also competes on the U.S. Para climbing Team (MRP2 classification), with the sport set to debut at the LA 2028 Paralympic Games
Holds a Master of Science in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism from the University of Utah
Dedicated father of two; enjoys cycling with family, rock climbing, skiing, kayaking, and cooking

Accolades

Paralympic Medalist

Won a Silver Medal in Road Race at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

Road Race World Champion

2x World Champion in 2024 and 2023 5x World Champion Medalist

Para-Cycling World Champion

2x Para-Cycling World Champion and 5x Medalist

Dennis Connors

At a Glance

About

Accolades

Paralympic Medalist

Road Race World Champion

Para-Cycling World Champion

In the News

KPTV.com

Stripes.com

The Feed.com