Nicholas Springer
Personal information
NicknameNick Springer
Born(1985-06-09)June 9, 1985
New York, New York
DiedApril 14, 2021(2021-04-14) (aged 35)
Chandler, Arizona
EducationEckerd College
OccupationCommunications
Height4 ft 1 in (124 cm)
Sport
CountryAmerica
SportWheelchair rugby
Position2.0
TeamUnited States National Wheelchair Rugby Team
Coached byVictor Calise
Medal record
Men's Wheelchair rugby
Representing  United States
Canada Cup
Gold medal – first place2008Men's wheelchair rugby
North American Cup
Silver medal – second place2008Men's wheelchair rugby
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2008 BeijingMen's wheelchair rugby
Bronze medal – third place2012 LondonMen's wheelchair rugby
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2006 ChristchurchMen's wheelchair rugby
Gold medal – first place 2010 VancouverMen's wheelchair rugby
Updated on 17 April 2015.

Nicholas Springer (June 9, 1985 – April 14, 2021) was an American Paralympic wheelchair rugby player and a four-time national champion, and gold medalist from New York, New York. In 2006 and 2010, he was awarded a gold medal for his participation at the World championships and in 2008 he won Canada Cup and got another gold that way. The same year Springer won a silver medal for his participation at the North American Cup and won a gold medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China. In 2012 he won his first bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. Besides rugby, he played hockey for 14 years. He was also an avid traveler and enjoyed outdoor activities and scuba diving.[1] Springer died suddenly in 2021 at the age of 35 while swimming at a friend's house.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ "Nicholas Springer". Team USA. United States Olympic Committee. Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2013.
  2. ↑ Sandomir, Richard (April 23, 2021). "Nick Springer, Paralympic Gold Medalist, Dies at 35". The New York Times. Retrieved April 23, 2021.
  3. ↑ Wheelchair Rugby Paralympian Nick Springer Passes Away at 35


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