Meet DelMo Athlete Patrick Sweeney

Each month, we sit down with a DelMoSports athlete and ask them five questions. 

Meet DelMo Athlete, Patrick Sweeney!

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1. What are your race goals for the 2018 season?

I am competing in 3 Timed Bike Races this season and 8 Tri Relay Team Events. Since I am a challenged athlete, I can only do the bike part of a relay. My bike is a Trike which is a 3 wheeled recumbent bike.

2. Best racing advice?

You need to train consistently and hard. I have a Triathlon coach.

3. Favorite pre-race meal?

Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Broccoli

4. What is your race mantra?

To do the best I can with the physical challenges I have.

5. Tell us three things we should know about you.

- Even though I am a left sided hemiplegic, I still stay active with sports

- The T3 Club helps me tremendously. The members help me with my Tri relays and do the run and the swim part.

- I am active with the Pennsylvania Center for Adaptive Sports, IM ABLE Foundation, The Challenged Athlete Foundation, Fighting Back Adaptive Fitness Program and help coach youth soccer.