Tucker Dupree is 24 years old, visually impaired athlete who has excelled in the sport of swimming. Tucker lost his vision at age 17 when he was diagnosed with a rare disease called Leber’s Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).

Tucker, a gold medalist and world record holder, is one of the top blind swimmers in America holding a World Record in the 50m and 100m Butterfly, 42 American Records and 9 Pan-American Records. Tucker represented Team USA in the 2008 Beijing and the 2012 London Paralympic Games. At the 2012 London Paralympic Games, Tucker brought home a Silver Medal in the 100 Meter Backstroke and Bronze Medals in the 50 Meter Freestyle and 100 Meter Freestyle.

Tucker continues to inspire everyone with his positive attitude and outlook on life. He is very determined who focuses on his ability and not his disability as he strives to achieve his goals.


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2012 London Paralympic Photos

2012 London Paralympics

[img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td_400_free.jpg]9600Men's 400m Freestyle Prelims
Tucker Dupree of the United States competes in the Men's 400m Freestyle - S12 heat 2 on day 1 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on August 30, 2012 in London, England. Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe [img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td_butter.jpg]1550Mens 100m Butterfly
Tucker Dupree of USA in the Mens 100m Butterfly S12 race on day 4 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on September 2, 2012 in London, England. Source: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Europe [img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td_silver.jpg]2110Men's 100m Backstroke - Silver Medal
Silver medallist Tucker Dupree of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 100m Backstroke - S12 finals on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on September 5, 2012 in London, England. Source: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Europe [img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td_silver2.jpg]1500Men's 100m Backstroke - Silver Medal
Silver medallist Tucker Dupree of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 100m Backstroke - S12 finals on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on September 5, 2012 in London, England. Source: Christopher Lee/Getty Images Europe [img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td_silver4.jpg]1350Men's 100m Backstroke - Finals
Tucker Dupree of the United States celebrates after winning the silver after competing in the Men's 100m Backstroke - S12 finals on day 7 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on September 5, 2012 in London, England. Source: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Europe [img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td-silver3.jpg]1370Men's 100m Freestyle - Medal Presentation
(L-R) Silver medallist Aleksandr Nevolin-Svetov of Russia, gold medallist Maksym Veraska of Ukraine and bronze medallist Tucker Dupree of the United States pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 100m Freestyle - S12 final on day 6 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at Aquatics Centre on September 4, 2012 in London, England. Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe [img src=http://www.tuckerdupree.com/wp-content/flagallery/2012-london-paralympics/thumbs/thumbs_td_50_freel.jpg]1010Men's 50m Freestyle - Bronze Medal
Bronze medallist Tucker Dupree of the United States poses on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 50m Freestyle - S12 final on day 9 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on September 7, 2012 in London, England. Source: Clive Rose/Getty Images Europe

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07SEPT – 50 Freestyle – Bronze Medal

Tucker had a great day by breaking the American Record both in the prelims as well as in the finals with a time of 24.36 claiming the bronze medal. This was a great Paralympic Games with 125+ world records broken. Great Britian were excellent hosts and did an amazing job on all levels. Tucker will be participating in the Closing Ceremonies on Sunday wearing his silver and two bronze medals. Thanks for all your support and encouragement on this journey.

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05SEPT – 100 Backstroke – Finals – Silver Medal

The finals were indeed a nail  biter. Tucker did claim the silver and setting a new American Record with a time of 1:01.36, third place finished with a time of 1:01.55. Tucker has today off then on Friday he has the 50 freestyle with hopes of gold to complete the entire set of medals.

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05SEPT – 100 Backstroke – Prelims

Tucker had another great race this morning qualifying for finals with a time of 1:02.36 and is seeded second. It will be another nail biter.

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04SEPT – 100 Freestyle – Bronze Medal

Tucker had an outstanding evening, breaking his American record with a time of 54.41 and claiming the Bronze Medal. Next up is the 100 Backstroke. View Medal Ceremony.

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04SEPT – 100 Freestyle Prelims

Another great race. Tucker swam a great race and qualified for the finals in the 100 Freestyle with a time of 55.10 seeded 3rd for tonights finals. World record is 50.91 and Paralympic record is 51.93. 1st place qualifying time was 52.63 and 2nd was 52.65, Tucker 3rd with a time of 55.10, 4th place with a time of 55.28 and 5th with a tiime of 55.33. Should be an exciting race. He looked great in the water. Please keep the good vibes coming to London.

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02SEPT – 100 Butterfly Finals – 4th Place

Tucker had a great race this evening. He finished in 4th place with a time of 1:00.15 just out of the a third place medal by .15 seconds. It was an exciting race. Tucker will rest tomorrow then 100 Freestyle on Tuesday, 04SEPT.

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02SEPT – 100 Butterfly Prelims

Tucker had a great morning competing in the 100 butterfly and qualifying for finals with a time of 59.89 which puts him second in the finals tonight.  Tucker looked great in the water.  First place qualified with a time of 57.53 and second through fifth place separating them by .73 seconds. Should be an exciting race. 

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London – 400 Freestyle – 30AUG

Tucker had a great day with his opening race the 400 Freestyle.  He qualified with a time of 4:28.14 placing him third overall for the finals. It was a great finals and the swimming venue was full and the crowd was engaged. Tucker finished the race with a time of 4:24.51 placing 5th overall.  Tucker has two days off to rest and prepare for the 100 butterfly. 

categories Competition | | datetime 08/31/2012 5:22 am | comments Comments (1)

London – 28AUG

It’s hard to beleive that it’s finally here.  London is an amazing place and I plan on leaving my mark.  Today was team processing – this is very exciting as this is the day where they issus our uniforms to all of the team and our spornors were very generous.  Also, my parents, Marlene and Chet, as well as my friends, Anthony and Ken arrived today.  I am very forunate to have them attend and support me.  And for those that could not make the trip, please continue keep me in your thoughts and wish me well.  Tomorrow moring we all plan to meet, then I’m off to the pool.  Tomorrow evening will be the Opening Ceremonies and I have decided not to participate in order to prepare and save my legs for the 400 IM race the next morning.  So, please check back on my progress from time-to-time. – Tucker

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