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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Spinal Cord Injuries
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Residence
Toronto, ON, CAN
Occupation
Athlete, Motivational Speaker
Languages
English, French
General interest
Impairment
He was diagnosed with cancer as an infant and underwent radiation treatment. But at the age of nine it was discovered that the treatment had damaged his spinal cord. (speakers.ca, 24 Jan 2012)
Other information
MARVEL WHEELCHAIRS AND ICON WHEELCHAIRS
He is co-founder of Toronto-based wheelchair manufacturers, Marvel Wheelchairs, with Christian Bagg. But in 2010, Cervélo, a Canadian bicycle manufacturer that helped launch Marvel Wheelchairs, took over the business so the pair started another line called Icon Wheelchairs. (vancouver2010.com, 05 Mar 2010; The Globe and Mail, 12 Jan 2012)
SUSPENSION
In 2006, he was suspended for two years from international competition for testing positive for cocaine. In May 2008, the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the suspension, and Adams was able to compete for a spot at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. (cbc.ca, 20 May 2008)
He is co-founder of Toronto-based wheelchair manufacturers, Marvel Wheelchairs, with Christian Bagg. But in 2010, Cervélo, a Canadian bicycle manufacturer that helped launch Marvel Wheelchairs, took over the business so the pair started another line called Icon Wheelchairs. (vancouver2010.com, 05 Mar 2010; The Globe and Mail, 12 Jan 2012)
SUSPENSION
In 2006, he was suspended for two years from international competition for testing positive for cocaine. In May 2008, the Court of Arbitration for Sport overturned the suspension, and Adams was able to compete for a spot at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing. (cbc.ca, 20 May 2008)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 2 | 9999 | ||
| Men's 400 m T54 | Heat 1 | 9999 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 2 | 2 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 4 | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T54 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T54 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T54 | Heat 2 | 1 | ||
| Men's 400 m T54 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Men's 400 m T54 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 400 m T54 | Heat 3 | 1 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T54 | Heat 3 | 1 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T54 | Heat 1 | 3 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T54 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's Marathon T54 | Final Round | 9999 | ||
| Men's 4x400 m T54 | Heat 2 | 9999 | ||
| Men's 4x100 m T54 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 4x100 m T54 | Heat 2 | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 5000 m T55 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's 5000 m T55 | Heat 3 | 3 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T55 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T55 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T55 | Heat 4 | 1 | ||
| Men's 200 m T55 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's 200 m T55 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 200 m T55 | Heat 2 | 1 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 5000 m T54 | Heat 2 | 8 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Final Round | 5 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 2 | 2 | ||
| Men's 1500 m T54 | Heat 3 | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T54 | Heat 1 | 5 | ||
| Men's 400 m T54 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 400 m T54 | Heat 1 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 5000 m TW3-4 | Heat 1 | 4 | ||
| Men's 1500 m TW3-4 | Final Round | 10 | ||
| Men's 1500 m TW3-4 | Heat 2 | 6 | ||
| Men's 1500 m TW3-4 | Heat 3 | 6 | ||
| Men's 800 m TW4 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Men's 800 m TW4 | Heat 1 | 3 | ||
| Men's 5000 m TW3-4 | Heat 2 | 12 | ||
| Men's 4x400 m TW3-4 | Heat 2 | 2 | ||
| Men's 4x400 m TW3-4 | Final Round | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 1500 m 5-6 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 1500 m 5-6 | Heat 2 | 3 | ||
| Men's 800 m 5-6 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 800 m 5-6 | Heat 3 | 3 | ||
| Men's 400 m 5-6 | Final Round | 5 | ||
| Men's 400 m 5-6 | Heat 1 | 2 | ||
| Men's 400 m 5-6 | Heat 4 | 2 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's 4x400 m T52-53 | Final Round | 3 | ||
| Men's 4x400 m T52-53 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T53 | Final Round | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T53 | Heat 2 | 1 | ||
| Men's 800 m T53 | Heat 1 | 1 | ||
| Men's 400 m T53 | Final Round | 2 | ||
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 1 | 2 | ||
| Men's 400 m T53 | Heat 4 | 2 | ||
| Men's 200 m T53 | Heat 2 | 4 | ||
| Men's 200 m T53 | Heat 4 | 2 |