• paraolympian Dennis Ogbe biography profile

    Meet Dennis

    World-class athlete Dennis Ogbe is no stranger to hard work and dedication. Balancing a full-time job, a wife, small child, and a full time training schedule, Dennis somehow finds time to excel in every aspect of his life. He is the top ranked American and U.S. champion in both shot put and discus classifications, and…
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    Dennis in Action

    Follow Paralympian Dennis Ogbe as he journeys to represent the United States in discus and shotput at the 2012 Games in London. A seasoned athlete who has already represented Nigeria in the Paralympic Games, Dennis is excited and proud to be a favored hopeful for the 2012 games. Though he suffered malaria and polio at…
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    Dennis’ Blog

    Dennis is honored by and grateful for your friendship and support. He is so proud to be on this journey and hopes that you will join him. Read Dennis’ personal notes and thoughts about life, family, his Olympic journey and his thankfulness for each and every one of you. Follow Dennis on Facebook and Twitter…
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    Dennis in the News

    Nigeria to the United States, National Championships to the Paralympics, Athlete to Recognized Visionary…. Dennis is all over the world and all over the news. Keep up to date with all the latest news and media coverage of Dennis’ journey to the 2012 London Games and his competitions and travels along the way.  When Dennis…
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Oct
25

We Can’t Afford to Lose the Fight Against Polio

Dennis recently wrote an article for CNN about his passion….eradicating polio throughout the world. “As an athlete, I enjoy competition — but there is a battle happening off the field that is more important: the fight to end polio. This fight is personal to me. I grew up in Nigeria, where I contracted polio at…
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Jun
26

The Dennis Ogbe Story

Dennis was recently featured on Wave3 TV in Louisville, Ky. You can watch the video below. Here is the link to the original piece.

Nov
18

2011 Parapan American Games – Day 5

U.S. Archery Team Wins Six Medals Team USA had an impressive showing at the archery stadium today, garnering two-thirds of the overall competition medals. The U.S .women swept the individual recurve competition with Lee Ford (Perry, Ga.) winning the gold. “I’m overwhelmed, happy. I thought the scoring was wrong, and I was so in the…
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Sep
08

U.S. Athletes Haul in Medals at Czech Open

U.S. Paralympics August 22, 2011 Scot Severn picked up gold medals in all three throwing disciplines at the 2011 Czech Open. Team USA athletes collected a total of 21 medals – 11 gold, five silver and five bronze – at the 2011 Czech Open. Scot Severn (Unionville, Mich.) led the way, winning gold medals in…
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