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is a

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designed specifically for athletes with a

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. The team takes part in international competitions.

Paralympic Games

1984 New York

The team competed in the

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at Long Island,

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, United States of America. This was the first time women's teams competed. They finished first.

1988 Seoul

The team competed in the

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, from 15 to 24 October 1988, in

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, South Korea. This was the first time the term "Paralympic" came into official use. The team finished second.

1992 Barcelona

The team competed in the

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, from 3 to 14 September 1992, in the

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indoor stadium,

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, Spain. They finished fifth.

1996 Atlanta

The team competed in the

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, from 16 to 25 August 1996, in the

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building,

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, Georgia, United States of America. The team finished third.

2000 Sydney

The team competed in the

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, between 18 and 29 October 2000, at an

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indoor hall,

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, New South Wales, Australia. They finished sixth.

2004 Athens

The team competed in

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, between 17 and 28 September 2004, in the

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, Greece. The team finished second.

2008 Beijing

The team competed in

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, from 6 to 17 September 2008, in the

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'bat wing' arena,

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, China. There were 12 men's teams and 8 women's teams taking part in this event. They finished first, with China second, and Denmark third.

2012 London

The team competed in the

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from 30 August to 7 September 2012, in the

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, England. They finished in eighth place. ---- ---- ---- ;Quarter-finals

2016 Rio de Janeiro

The team competed in the

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, with competition from Thursday 8 September to finals on Friday 16 September 2016, in the temporary

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, Brazil. The Algerian women's team did not show up in time for its matches against the United States or

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. The team missed connecting flights in Rome after setting out from a training camp in Poland. There were suspicions of a boycott. The

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's spokesman, Craig Spence, said: "They are still sticking to their story that they suffered the worst transport issues known to man. Whether we believe it is a question mark and we are looking into it." Their first two games were recorded as 10–0

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wins for the other team. The team of Algeria arrived in Rio on 11 September. Spence remarked: "Fingers crossed they can manage to travel from the (Athletes') Village to the goalball venue in less than six days." The team got the bronze medal, behind

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and

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. ---- ---- ---- ;Quarter-finals ;Semi-finals ;Finals

2020 Tokyo

The team competed in the

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, with competition from Wednesday 25 August to finals on Friday 3 September 2021, in the

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arena, Chiba, Tokyo, Japan. They won the assigned IBSA America slot at the

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. ;Round-robin ; Quarter-finals ; Semi-finals ; Gold medal match

World Championships

1982 Indianapolis

The team competed in the 1982 World Championships, at

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, Indiana, United States of America. The team was one of six teams participating, and they finished first overall.

1986 Roermond

The 1986 IBSA

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were held in

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, the

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. The team was one of ten teams participating, and they finished first overall.

1990 Calgary

The team competed in the 1990 World Championships, in

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, Alberta, Canada. The team was one of seven teams participating, and they finished second overall.

1994 Colorado Springs

The team competed in the 1994 World Championships, in

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, Colorado, United States of America. The team was one of nine teams participating, and they finished eighth overall.

1998 Madrid

The team competed in the 1998 World Championships, in

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, Spain. The team was one of eleven teams participating, and they finished third overall.

2002 Rio de Janeiro

The team competed in the 2002 World Championships, in

, Brazil, from 30 August 2002 to 8 September 2002. The team was one of ten teams participating, and they finished first overall. Goalball-2006 USA F time-out CHN F

2006 Spartanburg

As the host nation, the team competed in the 2006 World Championships, in July 2006, in

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, United States of America. Beaten by China 3:2 in the semi-finals, USA beat Denmark 4:2 to get the bronze medal.

2010 Sheffield

The team competed in the 2010 World Championships, from 20 to 25 June 2010, in

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, in Pool X, winning all their games against Australia, Canada, Greece, Israel, and Sweden. The team beat all competition in their pool: Canada 6:1, Israel 3:1, Australia 7:4, Sweden 5:0, and Greece 3:1.

2014 Espoo

The team competed in the 2014 World Championships from 30 June to 5 July 2014, in

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, Finland. They placed fourth of six in Pool X, winning against Finland 7:2 and Germany 4:3, but being beaten by Russia 0:3, Turkey 2:8, and Japan 3:4. They progressed to the quarter-finals, beating Brazil 5:3, and going to the semi-finals, where they beat Japan 2:0. In the gold medal match, they beat Russian 3:0 to take the gold medal. Athletes were: Jennifer Armbruster (#1), Amanda Dennis (#2), Jordan Gist (#6), Marybai Huking (#7), Eliana Mason (#9), and

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(#4).

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2018 Malmö

The team competed in the 2018 World Championships from 3 to 8 June 2018, at the

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, Sweden. They placed third of six in Pool D, lost to Turkey 2:12 in the quarter-finals, and placed sixth in final standings. Representing the 2018 team for the championships are: Lisa Czechowski (Fort Wayne, Indiana), Amanda Dennis (Peachtree City, Georgia), Marybai Huking (Plain City, Utah), Eliana Mason (Beaverton, Oregon),

(Portland, Oregon), Bryanna Stubbert (Oceanside, California). Stubbert was new to the team. Head coach was Jake Czechowski (Fort Wayne, Indiana). Former national goalball high-performance director John Potts was appointed as team leader for both the

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's and women's teams.

2022 Matosinhos

The team secured a berth in the 2022 World Championships, by placing second in the 2020 Paralympic Games. The team competed in the 2022 World Championships from 7 to 16 December 2022, at the Centro de Desportos e Congressos de

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, Portugal. There were sixteen men's and sixteen women's teams. They placed third in Pool B, and sixth in final standings.

Regional championships

The team competes in the IBSA America goalball region. The winner of the championships usually qualifies for a berth at the World Championships or the Paralympic Games.

2005 São Paulo

The team competed at the 2005 IBSA Goalball Americas Regional Championships which were part of the Fourth IBSA Pan-American Games, the competition being from Monday 5 September 2005 to Friday 9 September 2005, in

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, Brazil. There were three women's teams competing:

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, and USA. Brazil finished first, with the United States second and Canada third.

2011 Guadalajara

The team competed at the 2011 Parapan American Games from 13 to 19 November 2011, at the San Rafael Gymnasium in

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, Mexico. There were five women's teams:

, El Salvador, Mexico, USA. Athletes were: Jennifer Armbruster, Nicole Buck, Lisa Czechowski, Amanda Dennis,

, and

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. USA beat Brazil for the gold medal.

2013 Colorado Springs

The team competed at the 2013 Parapan American Games (which also hosted the 2013 IBSA World Youth Championships) from 11 to 14 July 2013, at

, Colorado, USA. There were three women's teams:

, USA. Athletes were

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(Portland, OR), Lisa Czechowski (Tucson, AZ), Amanda Dennis (Peachtree City, GA), Jordan Gist (Fargo, ND),

(Portland, OR), and Cathy Morgan (Logan, UT). USA beat Brazil for the gold medal.

2015 Toronto

The team competed at the

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from 8 August 2015 to 15 August 2015, at the Mississauga Sports Centre,

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, Ontario, Canada. There were six women's teams:

, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, USA. Athletes were: Jennifer Armbruster, Lisa Czechowski, Amanda Dennis, Marybai Huking,

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, and

. USA came second to Brazil.

2017 São Paulo

The team competed at the 2017 IBSA Goalball Americas Championships from Wednesday 29 November 2017 to Sunday 3 December 2017, at

, Brazil. There were six women's teams:

, Costa Rica,

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, Peru, USA. United States came third behind Brazil and Canada.

2019 Lima

The team competed at the

from 23 August 2019 to 1 September 2019, at the Miguel Grau Coliseum,

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, Peru. This championships was a qualifier for the 2020 Paralympic Games. There were six women's teams:

, Costa Rica,

, Peru, USA. USA came second to Brazil in the finals.

2022 São Paulo

Due to the ongoing

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, the IBSA America championship moved from 6 to 13 November 2021, to 18 to 22 February 2022. The event is being held at the Centro de Treinamento Paralímpico (Paralympic Training Center) in São Paulo. This championships is a qualifier for the 2022 World Championships. There are twelve women's teams:

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, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala,

, Nicaragua, Peru, USA, Venezuela. The team is Lisa Czechowski (Boonton, NJ), Libby Daugherty (Mesquite, TX), Ali Lawson Trippe (Jasper, GA),

(Beaverton, OR),

(Portland, OR), and Jake Czechowski (head coach), John Potts (assistant coach), Jennifer Brown (trainer).

Competitive history

The table below contains individual game results for the team in international matches and competitions.

Goal scoring by competition

References

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Paralympic Games

1984 New York

1988 Seoul

1992 Barcelona

1996 Atlanta

2000 Sydney

2004 Athens

2008 Beijing

2012 London

2016 Rio de Janeiro

2020 Tokyo

World Championships

1982 Indianapolis

1986 Roermond

1990 Calgary

1994 Colorado Springs

1998 Madrid

2002 Rio de Janeiro

2006 Spartanburg

2010 Sheffield

2014 Espoo

2018 Malmö

2022 Matosinhos

Regional championships

2005 São Paulo

2011 Guadalajara

2013 Colorado Springs

2015 Toronto

2017 São Paulo

2019 Lima

2022 São Paulo

Competitive history

Goal scoring by competition

See also

References