Malik Jones (sledge hockey)

Malik Jones (born December 6, 2002) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won gold at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Malik Jones
Personal information
Full nameMalik Jones
Born (2002-12-06) December 6, 2002 (age 21)
Aurora, Colorado, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionForward
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Moose Jaw Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2024 Calgary Team competition

Career

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Jones represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal. He became the second black athlete to represent the U.S. in sled hockey at the Paralympics.[1]

He represented the United States at the 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a gold medal.[2] He again represented the United States at the 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.[3]

Personal life

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Jones has been playing sled hockey since the age of seven. He was born without shinbones and had his legs amputated at 10 months old.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Malik Jones". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Wins Gold at World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "U.S. Takes Home Silver at 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Lieberman, Stuart (February 21, 2022). "Sled Hockey's Malik Jones Gets To Play Alongside His Idols At The Winter Paralympics". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 13, 2022.