University of Georgia Athletics
Parapan American Games Features Bulldog Jarryd Wallace
November 14, 2011 | Cross Country
Nov. 14, 2011
ATHENS-----Former University of Georgia cross country student-athlete Jarryd Wallace will represent the United States Paralympic Team Monday at the Parapan American Games in Mexico.
Wallace, currently ranked in the top 10 in the world in the men's 100 and 200 meters, is running in the 100m race Monday slated for 5:19 p.m. EST. To watch the race live, follow this link:
http://www.parapanamericanos.unotv.com.mx/parapanamericanos/index.html
A state champion in the 800 meters and the mile while at Oconee County High School, Wallace was a member of the 2008 Georgia Bulldog cross country team. However, he began experiencing pain with his leg in 2007 and endured multiple surgeries due to compartment syndrome. Throughout the surgeries, amputation was always the final option. Ultimately, Wallace made the decision to have his right leg amputated below the knee in June of 2010. Six weeks later, Wallace was running again for the first time in four years.
Wallace is the first amputee within their first calendar year to qualify for a national event. Currently, he is Guadalajara, Mexico as a member of the U.S. Parapan American Games track and field team.
Jarryd, is the son of Jeff and Sabina Wallace. His parents are former Bulldog letter winners, Jeff in tennis and Sabina in cross-country and track and field. Jeff is in his 27th season as the women's tennis coach at UGA.
For more on Jarryd Wallace, please check out the following video and story recently featured on georgiadogs.com.
http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/w-tennis/spec-rel/101111aaa.html
