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Our Athletes

We are proud of the accomplishments of our elite athletes from around the world and are honored that they have chosen Top End to build the equipment that helps them win.

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University of Illinois Track/Road Racing Team

Handcycling Team

Oz Sanchez
  Name: Oz Sanchez
Sport: Handcycling
Country: United States
Birthdate: 12/02/1975

Titles and awards:
  • 2010: Double gold mealist TT and Road Race UCI Handcycling World Championship MH4 Divison
  • 2009: Gold medal, Time Trial IPC World Championships- Bogono, Italy
  • 2009: Gold medal, Time Trial U.S. Paralympic Cycling National Championships, Bend, OR
  • 2009: Gold medal, ITU Triathlon World Championships, London, United Kingdom
  • 2009: Gold medal, Accenture Paratriathlon National Championships, New York, NY
  • 2008 Paralympics, Beijing: Gold - Handcycle C Men Time Trial; Bronze - Handcycle C Men Road Race
  • 2007 Jacksonville Classic-1st
Top End product(s) used to compete and chair used for everyday:
  • Top End Force and Invacare A4
Best advice on how to win:
  • "Train with a winning attitude and keep the rubber side down!"
Team Invacare athlete since 2007
Matt Updike
  Name: Matt Updike
Sport: Handcycling/ Division HCB
Country: USA
Birthdate: 9/24/1971
Web site: www.denverloanracer.com

Titles and awards:
  • 2010 UCI Paracycling World Championships Team Relay - Silver
  • Member of US Paralympic Cycling Team
  • 2009 Alaska Challenge Stage Race 4th place long seat division, 1st American
  • 2008 Beijing Paralympic US Cycling Team Member
  • 2007 US Paralympic Time Trial National Championships – 1st Place HC-B, 2 nd Place Overall
  • 2004 Midnight Sun Ultra Challenge Stage Race – first place
  • 2004, 2003 & 2002 National Time Trial Champion
  • 2002 IPC World Championships – Time Trial Bronze Medalist
  • World Record Co-Holder – 24 Hour Handcycle Distance Record
Invacare product used for everyday and competition:
  • Top End Terminator Titanium and Force Handcycle
Best advice on how to win:
  • "Train hard and smart, rest well, eat right."
Team Invacare athlete since 2003
Scott McNeice
  Name: Scott McNeice
Sport: Handcycling and Triathlons
Country: USA
Birthdate: 1954

Titles and awards:
  • Redlands Cycling Classic 1st place, TT, RR and Crit.
  • 25th Anniversary Sadler's Alaska Challenge 4th place
  • 2008 U.S. Handcycling Series, 1st Place
  • 2003 Alaska's Sadlers Ultra Challenge 1st place, 2nd in 2001 & 1999
  • USA National Championships 1st place-9 National titles from 1998-2003
  • 2002 Winter Paralympics USA Cross Country Ski Team
  • 2002 IPC World Cycling Championships Silver Medalist Time Trial
  • 1998 IPC World Cycling Championships Double Gold Medalist
  • 1997 Hawaii Ironman Triathlon Finisher
  • 1994 Tennis ranked 29th world, 11th US
Top End product(s) used to compete and chair used for everyday:
  • Top End Force K and Top End Force R Handcycles
Best advice on how to win:
  • "Put the work in.....train hard, show up on the start line ready to win!"
Team Invacare athlete since 2002
Monica Bascio
  Name: Monica Bascio
Sport: Handcycling and Cross-Country Sking
Country: USA
Birthdate: 9/16/1969

Titles and awards:
  • 2010 and 2006 Winter Paralympian
  • 2002 IPC World Time Trial Champion
  • 5-time winner of the Sadler's Alaska Challenge
  • 15-time U.S. National Handcycling Champion
Top End product(s) used to compete and chair used for everyday:
  • Top End Force and Terminator Titanium
Joel Jeannot
  Name: Joel Jeannot
Sport: Handcycling
Country: France
Birthdate: 1965

Titles and awards:
  • 2004 Gold Medal in 10,000m wheelchair track
  • 2010 World Championships in MH3 Division - Gold in Time Trial and Silver in Road Race
  • French National Handcycle Champion in Time Trial and Road Race - 2008, 2009, 2010
David Randall
  Name: David Randall
Sport: Handcycling and Basketball
Country: USA
Birthdate: 02/02/1074
Web site: www.denverloanracer.com

Titles and awards:
  • 2011, 2010, 2009, US Paralympic Cycling Team Member
  • 2011 6th Place - Top End PVA Euro-American Handcycling Marathon Championship
  • 2009 National Paralympic Cycling Team Member
  • 8th place in Time Trial at 2009 World Championships
  • 8th place in Road Race at World Championships
  • 2009 USHF Handcycling Series Champion in HCB Category
  • 2009 Clocktower Classic Champion
  • 2009 Redlands Classic Champion
  • 2008 USHF Handcycling Series Champion in HCB Category
Invacare product used for everyday and competition:
  • Top End Force R Handcycle and Top End Crossfire Titanium
Best advice on how to win:
  • "Real Commitment is 365 days a year and 24 hours a day"
Team Invacare athlete since 2010
Mark Ledo
  Name: Mark Ledo
Sport: Handcycling
Country: Canada
Birthdate: 07/23/1977

Titles and awards:
  • Former wheelchair racer who won the 2008 Gasparilla 15k.
  • 2 time winner of the Boston half-marathon.
  • Represented Canada at 2008 Paralmpic games in Beijing - marathon and 5000m.
  • Handcycling - 2010 UCI Para-cycling H3 bronze medalist in the Road Race.
  • 2010 Canadian TT and RR Champion.
  • Winner of the 2011 Melbourne Marathon.
Invacare product used for everyday and competition:
  • Top End Force X Handcycle
Best advice on how to win:
  • "If you don't have confidence, you'll always find a way not to win"
Team Invacare athlete since 2011
Mark Rohan
  Name: Mark Rohan
Sport: Handcycling
Country: Ireland
Birthdate: 07/26/1981
Website: http://markrohan.com

Titles and awards:
  • 2010 UCI Paracycling World Champion H1 Road Race, 5th place Time Trial
  • 2010 Silver Medal in UCI Paracycling World Cup RR, 4th in TT- Segovia, Spain
  • 2010 European Handcycling Circut, Dubai- 1st RR, 5th TT; Kent- 1st RR, 1st TT
  • 2009/10 Ireland National RR and TT Champion
  • 2009 Belgium 5th RR, 4th TT
  • 2004-2009 Member of Irish Wheelchair Basketball Team
Invacare product used for everyday and competition:
  • Top End Crossfire Titanium Wheelchair and Top End Force R Handcycle
Best advice on how to win:
  • "Preparation is key, set your goals, put a plan in place to achieve your goals and surround yourself with people who will inspire and guide you along the way."
Team Invacare athlete since 2011

Surfing Team

Alyson Roth
  Name: Alyson Roth
Sport: Surfing
Country: USA
Birthdate: 4/30/79
Web site: www.alysonroth.com

Titles and awards:
  • First Woman with a disability to surf in the Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing (2009)
  • Ms. Wheelchair California, 2009
  • 2nd Runner Up to Ms. Wheelchair America, 2010
  • Featured in documentary called "Defining Beauty: More Than A Sash and A Crown"
  • National Motivational Speaker
Invacare product used for everyday and competition:
  • Top End Force Handcycle and Top End Crossfire Titanium
Best advice on how to win:
  • "First find your purpose in life and then believe that you have the resources externally and internally to achieve it successfully!"
Team Invacare athlete since 2010
 
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