Athlete Bio#
Hometown
Ellicot City, MD
Noah Hanssen, who was paralyzed from the waist down since a car accident when he was 7, is an accomplished Olympic parafencer known for his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport ... He began training at a young age and rose through the ranks of parafencers earning his spot on the US National Team representing his country at international competitions ... Hanssen is also an advocate for adaptive sports and works to inspire others facing similar challenges ... He is committed to promoting inclusivity and accessibility in sports, using his platform to raise awareness and support for para-athletes ... Hanssen was attracted to fencing at a young age because as a child he enjoyed playing with toy swords with his siblings and cousins, imitating characters from “Star Wars” and “Lord of the Rings.”