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Melissa Stockwell is an American triathlete and Paralympic swimmer. She is the first female veteran to compete in the Paralympic Games. She was born with a congenital birth defect that resulted in the amputation of her left leg below the knee. Stockwell began swimming at the age of five and competed in her first triathlon at the age of 13. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she was a member of the swim team. She graduated in 2002 with a degree in psychology. In 2004, Stockwell was deployed to Iraq as a member of the United States Army. On April 13, 2004, her convoy was hit by a roadside bomb, resulting in the amputation of her left leg below the knee. Stockwell returned to the United States and began competing in triathlons and swimming. She competed in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, where she won a bronze medal in the 400-meter freestyle. She also competed in the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, where she won a silver medal in the 400-meter freestyle. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Stockwell is an advocate for veterans and amputees. She is the founder of Dare2tri, a non-profit organization that provides adaptive sports opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities. As of 2021, Melissa Stockwell's net worth is estimated to be roughly $1 million.

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Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 31 January, 1980
Birthday 31 January
Birthplace Grand Haven, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Melissa Stockwell Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Melissa Stockwell height is 5 ft and Weight 130 lb.

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Her husband is Brian Tolsma

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Melissa Stockwell Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Melissa Stockwell worth at the age of 44 years old? Melissa Stockwell’s income source is mostly from being a successful . She is from United States. We have estimated Melissa Stockwell's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

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2010

Turning to triathlon after the Beijing Paralympics, Stockwell was selected to represent the US in the 2010 ITU Paratriathlon World Championships in Budapest. She won the Women's TRI-2 (above knee amputee) class, then successfully defended her TRI-2 World Champion title in 2011 and 2012. She is a multiple US National Paratriathlon Champion in her classification, and was named USAT Paratriathlete of the Year in 2010 and 2011. As of January 2013 Stockwell is at the top of the ITU's rankings in the women's TRI-2 class. She won a bronze medal in the PT2 category at the 2016 Paralympics.

2008

She subsequently became the first Iraq veteran chosen for the Paralympics. She competed in three swimming events, the 100 m butterfly, 100 m freestyle, and 400 m freestyle, at the 2008 Summer Paralympics, and finished sixth, fifth, and fourth in her heats, respectively. She was the U.S. team's flag bearer at the closing ceremonies.

2005

A first lieutenant, she was the first female soldier to lose a limb in the Iraq War. She lost her left leg when a roadside bomb exploded when she was leading a convoy in Baghdad. For her service in Iraq she was awarded the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. Following her retirement from the military she works as a prosthetist and served on the board of directors of the Wounded Warrior Project from 2005–2014.

2001

She joined the ROTC at the University of Colorado in her sophomore year and was a senior in college when the September 11, 2001 attack happened. She had Transportation Officer Basic Course training in Virginia before being assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, Texas. She was deployed in March 2004 to Iraq.

1980

Melissa Stockwell (born January 31, 1980) is an American two-time Paralympian and former U.S. Army officer. Competing in the 2008 Summer Paralympics in three Paralympic Swimming events, she returned to race in the 2016 Paralympic Games and won a Bronze medal in the inaugural Paratriathlon event on September 11, 2016.

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