U.S. Olympic Athletes

Eric Barber

Eric Barber has been playing wheelchair basketball for more than 20 years. His experience, leadership, vision and superior court awareness are his greatest strengths.

Barber was a member of the bronze medal winning team at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In Beijing, Barber and his teammates were unable to medal despite having high hopes entering the Games.

Major Achievements:

  • U.S. Paralympic Team member, Wheelchair Basketball - Paralympic Games, Beijing, China
  • 2008:First place - North American Cup, Birmingham, Alabama
  • 2006:Silver medal - IWBF Gold Cup (World Championships), Amsterdam, The Netherlands
  • 2002:Gold medal - IWBF Gold Cup, Kitakyushu, Japan
  • 2002:All-World Team selection - IWBF Gold Cup
  • 2000:Bronze medal - Paralympic Games, Sydney, Australia