James Joseph
James Joseph has been competing in wheelchair curling for just six years and when he took to the ice in Vancouver in 2010 he competed in his second Paralympic Winter Games. Joseph, along with his teammates, came in fourth place in the 2010 Paralympic Games in Vancouver.
Joseph was introduced to the sport in 2004, and it’s been hard to get him off the ice ever since. “I love this sport,” Joseph said. “I’m never giving it up.” He said his favorite part of the game is taking big shots in a pressure situation, adding that he loves the intensity of the situation.
Joseph was injured in 1987, when he was pinned between two vehicles, ultimately costing him both of his legs. Joseph’s nickname is ‘Jimmy Jam.’ He said he got the name because, “I jam at everything I do.” Joseph added, “I’m very energetic, and I put my heart, soul and energy into everything I do. My friends gave me the nickname, and it kind of stuck.” He has incorporated his nickname into his seasonal business, Jimmy Jam Snowplowing.
Joseph also enjoys wheelchair basketball, golf, road racing and working out.
Major Achievements:
- 2010: Fourth place – Paralympic Games, Vancouver, Canada
- 2009: Gold medal – Kathy Kerr Open,
- 2009: Gold Medal –
- 2009: Bronze medal –
- 2009: Forth place – World Wheelchair Championship,
- 2008: Nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympics Wheelchair Curling National Team
- 2008: Bronze medal - World Wheelchair Curling Championship,
- 2007: Fifth place - World Wheelchair Curling Championship,
- 2006: Eighth place - 2006 U.S. Paralympic Wheelchair Curling Team,
- 2005: Eighth place - World Wheelchair Curling Championship,
