Evan Wilkerson Explained

Evan Wilkerson (born September 28, 2006) is an American Paralympic swimmer. He will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Early life

Wilkerson was born to Traci and Gene Wilkerson and has a sister, Olivia. Wilkerson and his sister are both para swimmers with leber congenital amaurosis.^{[2] [3]}

He attended North Carolina Virtual Public School.^[4]

Career

On September 25, 2023, Wilkerson was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2023 Parapan American Games.^[5] He made his international debut at the event and won a silver medal in the 100 meter backstroke S12 and a bronze medal in the 100 meter breaststroke SB12 events.^{[6] [7]}

On June 30, 2024, Wilkerson was named to team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Evan Wilkerson . . August 27, 2024.
2. Web site: Family, Friends And Faith Have Driven Evan Wilkerson In Swimming Career . usparaswimming.org . Raymond T. . Rivard . November 16, 2023 . July 5, 2024.
3. Web site: Just keep swimming: Being almost blind can't stop these siblings . . August 8, 2018 . July 5, 2024.
4. Web site: NC Virtual Academy student medals at 2023 Parapan American Games . . Zach . Rounceville . December 6, 2023 . July 5, 2024.
5. Web site: U.S. Paralympics Swimming Names 33 Athletes to 2023 Parapan American Games Roster . usparaswimming.com . Kristen . Gowdy . September 25, 2023 . July 5, 2024.
6. Web site: Competing in Parapan-American Games: Evan Wilkerson’s Experience . heritageherald.com . Kathryn . Monville . December 12, 2023 . July 5, 2024.
7. Web site: "Made Me Cry": Despite Suffering From Blindness, 17 YO Who Made America Proud Receives a Warm Welcome After Parapan American Games . essentiallysports.com . Prasun . Chakrabarty . November 27, 2023 . July 5, 2024.
8. Web site: U.S. Paralympics Swimming Roster Announced for 2024 Paralympic Games . usparaswimming.org . Kristen . Gowdy . June 30, 2024 . July 5, 2024.