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Wright Grad Eyes Fourth Olympic Gold Medal

Kevin McKee, a 2011 Wright College graduate and three-time Paralympic gold medalist in sled hockey, is gearing up for another shot at glory.  Recently named to the 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team last month, he's poised to compete at the Winter Paralympics in Milano Cortina, Italy, from March 7-15, aiming for his fourth gold medal.

Born in 1990 in Davenport, Iowa, McKee discovered sled hockey at age eight and debuted with the U.S. National Team in 2010-11, topping rookies in goals and points. Now Chicago-based, he's a forward for the RIC Blackhawks Sled Hockey Club and a 2011 Wright College alum, where he also excelled in wheelchair basketball.

Key Accomplishments
  • Paralympics: Gold medals in Sochi 2014, PyeongChang 2018, and Beijing 2022.
  • World Championships: Six titles (2012, 2015, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2025).
  • Other Wins: Multiple World Sled Hockey Challenges and international tournaments.
Added to the 17-player roster alongside Brett Bolton and Landon Uthke, McKee's selection highlights his enduring leadership and scoring prowess. As Team USA pursues a historic fifth consecutive gold against teams like Canada and South Korea, McKee's journey from local rinks to global stages exemplifies perseverance in adaptive sports.