Patrick Anderson was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on August 22, 1979. Patrick started playing wheelchair basketball as a very talented junior player in 1990. He handled himself as if he were a veteran and completely dominated his much older and seasoned opponents.
A man who doesn't just wait for things to happen, Patrick is proactive and makes them happen. After High School he received a wheelchair basketball scholarship in the United States at the University of Illinois. He has played on the National Team since 1998 and is coached by Mike Frogley. He is arguably the best player in the world.
Patrick is a great role model and fabulous ambassador for the sport. He spent the last year playing in Australia and Germany.
International Competition
2006 Gold Medallist at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester, England
2006 Gold Medallist at the Americas Qualification Tournament in Colorado, USA
2006 Gold Medallist Osaka Cup held in Osaka, Japan
2004 Gold Medalist at the Athens Paralympic Games in Greece
2003 Gold Medallist at the Qualification Tournament in Argentina
2002 Bronze Medallist at Gold Cup World Championships in Kitakyushu, Japan and selected to All Star Team
2002 Gold Medallist at the Qualification Tournament in Brazil and awarded MVP
2001 Gold Medallist at Junior World Championships in Blumenau, Brazil and awarded MVP
2000 Gold Medallist at the Sydney Paralympic Games in Australia
1999 Silver Medallist at Qualification Tournament in Mexico City, Mexico
1998 Bronze Medallist at Gold Cup World Championships and selected to All Star team
1998 Silver Medallist at Qualification Tournament in Winnipeg, Canada
1997 Gold Medallist at Junior World Championships in Toronto, Canada and awarded MVP
