Emily Ann Oberst (born August 27, 1998) is an American wheelchair basketball player and a member of the United States women's national wheelchair basketball team. She will represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.
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| Full name | Emily Ann Oberst | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | August 27, 1998 Brookfield, Wisconsin, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Wheelchair basketball | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | 4.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | University of Alabama | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Christina Schwab | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Early life and education
editOberst was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in her left leg at age 12 that forced her to have a surgery to replace her fibula as her tibia.[1] Prior to her cancer diagnosis, she played basketball, softball, golf and ran track.[2] After almost two years of surgeries, chemotherapy and rehabilitation she was cancer free and able to use her legs. However, due to extensive bone surgery, she would not be able to run or play sports as she used to.[3][4]
She transitioned to play wheelchair basketball throughout high school for the varsity Junior Bucks team.[5] She was recruited to play basketball for the University of Alabama at age 17. She then transferred to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she finished her career as a college athlete.[6][7]
Career
editOberst made her international debut for the United States at the 2018 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship and finished in sixth place in the tournament.[8][9] In May 2019, she represented the U25 Women's team at the 2019 Women's U25 Wheelchair Basketball World Championship and won a gold medal.[10]
She represented the United States at the 2022 Wheelchair Basketball World Championships and won a bronze medal.[11]
In November 2023 she competed at the 2023 Parapan American Games in the wheelchair basketball tournament and won a gold medal.[12] As a result, the team earned an automatic bid to the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[13] On March 30, 2024, she was named to Team USA's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[14][15][16]
References
edit- ^ Taylor, Taylor (August 24, 2017). "Oberst turns tragedy into success". nwba.org. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Wilson, Ryan (February 8, 2019). "Illinois' Oberst setting example on, off the court". nwba.org. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Skibosh, Tom (December 15, 2015). "Passion, talent helps Brookfield Central's Emily Oberst defeat cancer". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Bill (November 20, 2015). "Brookfield Central Student Beats Cancer, Rules Hardwood". CBS58.com. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Menaker, Elise (February 5, 2016). "Local cancer survivor masters wheelchair hoops". TMJ4. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Illinois' Oberst setting example on, off the court". formula.ffc.com. May 6, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Vivanco, Leonor (May 31, 2019). "Chicago teen makes U.S. women's wheelchair basketball team". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Emily Oberst". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "USA women's team named for 2018 World Championships". iwbf.org. February 9, 2018. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "USA crowned 2019 Women's U25 World Champions". iwbf-u25wbwc.com. May 29, 2019. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Goldberg, Steve (June 9, 2023). "U.S. Squads Enter Postponed Wheelchair Basketball Worlds With Medal Hopes". TeamUSA.org. United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Parapan American Games Roster Selected for 2023 USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team". nwba.org. July 22, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Ticket Punched: We're Going to Paris! Team USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball Defeats Rival Canada, 62-56, to Secure Gold at the 2023 Santiago Parapan American Games". nwba.org. November 24, 2023. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ "Paralympics Games Roster Selected for 2024 U.S.A Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team". nwba.org. March 30, 2024. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Yarnall, Erin (July 9, 2024). "31 Olympic & Paralympic athletes from Wisconsin to watch". Up North News. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
- ^ Radcliffe, JR (July 21, 2024). "A running list of Wisconsin-connected athletes competing in the 2024 Summer Olympics". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved July 21, 2024.
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