Justin Zook

Justin Zook (born October 16, 1985^[1] in Chicago, Illinois^[2]) is an American swimmer. He competed at the 2004, 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics, and also represented Springfield College in the NCAA Men's Swimming and Diving Championships.^[3]

Justin Zook

Medal record
Men's swimming
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
	2004 Athens	100 metre backstroke S10
	2008 Beijing	100 metre backstroke S10
	2012 London	100 metre backstroke S10
	2004 Athens	50 metre freestyle S10

Zook was born missing half his right foot and with non-functioning growth plates in his right leg; 30 operations lengthened his leg but caused nerve damage, muscle weakness and range of motion problems.^[3][4] He started swimming as physical therapy at age 6.^[5]

As of February 2013^[update], Zook holds IPC world records for 100m and 200m backstroke events.^[6]