Paul Johnson (October 9, 1966 – June 10, 2020) was a Canadian wheelchair tennis player and Paralympic athlete who competed at international level events and was Canada's former number one wheelchair tennis player. He participated at the Paralympic Games four times; he competed in athletics once at the 1988 Summer Paralympics then played wheelchair tennis three times consecutively from 1992 to 2000.[1][2][3]
| Country (sports) |  Canada |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 October 1966 Victoria, British Columbia |
| Died | June 10, 2020 (aged 53) Victoria, British Columbia |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Turned pro | 1991 |
| Retired | 2006 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Singles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 11 (26 May 1998) |
| Other tournaments | |
| Paralympic Games | 3R (2000) |
| Doubles | |
| Highest ranking | No. 12 (6 August 2001) |
| Other doubles tournaments | |
| Paralympic Games | 2R (1996) |
Johnson died at the age of 53 in his hometown.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Paul Johnson - Abilities Canada". Abilities Canada. 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Paul Johnson - ITF Profile". International Tennis Federation. 14 October 2020.
- ^ "Paul Johnson - IPC Profile". International Paralympic Committee. 14 October 2020.
- ^ "BC Wheelchair Sports Mourns The Passing Of Paul Johnson". BC Wheelchair Sports. 17 June 2020.