Derek Loccident

Derek Loccident is a 2x Paralympic silver medalist and Paralympic record holder in the T64 high jump. After losing his left foot in a 2018 train accident, the former college football player was recruited to U.S. Para Track & Field and competed in four events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. Known for his versatility on and off the track, Derek also solves Rubik’s Cubes with ease.

At a Glance

Sport

Para Track and Field

Hometown

Oklahoma City, OK

Current Residence

Chula Vista, CA

About

Paralympic silver medalist and multi-event competitor in Para Track & Field (T64 classification)
Former collegiate football player at the University of Central Oklahoma
In 2018, survived a train accident that resulted in the amputation of his left foot; returned to football with a prosthetic leg
Recruited by U.S. Para Track & Field in 2021 and quickly rose to the international stage
Made his international debut in 2023, earning a silver medal at the World Championships
Competed in four events (100m, high jump, long jump, javelin) at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
Set a Paralympic record in the T64 high jump (2.06m) at the 2024 Paralympic Games
Named 2024 Challenged Athlete of the Year by the San Diego Sports Association
Graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2022, trains full-time at the U.S.Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Chula Vista
Knownfor his competitive versatility—and solving a Rubik’s Cube with ease

Accolades

Paralympic Medalist

2x Paralympic Medalist (in Paris 2024: silver, high jump; silver, and additionally long jump; 10th, javelin; 11th, 100m)

World Championship Medalist

4x World Championship Medalist (in 2024: silver, high jump; silver, long jump; bronze, 100m; 8th, javelin and in 2023: silver, long jump)

Derek Loccident

At a Glance

About

Accolades

Paralympic Medalist

World Championship Medalist

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