Our Field Event Experts

Scott Danberg

Scott is a dwarf athlete who has competed for the USA in five Paralympic Games dating back to 1988. He has provided leadership to the Dwarf Athletic Association track and field program for several years.

• 1988 Paralympic Games in Seoul, Korea:  silver medal in men's L4 javelin, competitor in men's L3 200m freestyle, competitor in men's L3 50m backstroke
• 1992 Paralympic Games in Barcelona, Spain:  competitor in men's up to 60kg powerlifting
• 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece:  competitor in men's F40 shot put
• 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China:  competitor in men's F40 shot put
• 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England:  competitor in men's F40 discus, flagbearer for USA team at opening ceremonies

Jill Kennedy

Jill is a dwarf athlete who has competed for the USA in three Paralympic Games. Jill is eager to help coach young USA dwarf athletes to successful performances at the 2013 World Dwarf Games.

• 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia:  competitor in women's up to 40kg powerlifting
• 2004 Paralympic Games in Athens, Greece:  bronze medal in women's F40 discus, bronze medal in women's F40 javelin, competitor in women's F40 shot put
• 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China:  competitor in women's F40 shot put

  

Scott Severn

Scott Severn is a veteran of two Paralympic Games in wheelchair classification events. Scott has agreed to lend his expertise to the 2013 World Dwarf Games because the competition will be held in his home state of Michigan.

• 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China:  competitor in men's F53/F54 discus, competitor in men's F53/F54 shot put
• 2012 Paralympic Games in London, England:  competitor in men's F53/F54 discus, competitor in men's F53/F54 javelin, bronze in men's F53/F54 shot put

 

Tim Murray

Tim Murray is an intern on the Board of Directors for the Dwarf Athletic Association of America. He competed in the shot put at two USA Paralympic Trials; in 2012 he fell just short of qualifying for the USA team. Tim is an athletic trainer who has provided athletic training services at previous DAAA National Games.