Brent Poppen

Brent Poppen
Personal information
Born (1973-05-24) May 24, 1973
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Writing career
Occupationauthor, motivational speaker, rehab counselor
Genrebiography, children's books
Notable worksTragedy on the Mountain, Playground Lessons-Friendship & Forgiveness: Harley and his wheelchair
Website
www.hugsbybrent.com
www.booksbybrent.com
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympics
Event(s)Team Rugby, Individual Tennis
Achievements and titles
National finals1996–1998, 2006, 2009–2010 National Quad Rugby Champion 2007 Japan Open Tennis Championships Doubles Champion
Medal record
Team Rugby
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
2004 AthensWheelchair Rugby
Wheelchair Rugby World Games
2003Wheelchair Rugby
World Team Cup
2007Tennis

Brent Poppen (born May 24, 1973) is an American disability advocate, author, substitute teacher, and Paralympian.

He has authored two books, a biography titled "Tragedy on the Mountain," which details his journey from paralysis to Paralympics, and a children's book titled "Playground Lessons-Friendship & Forgiveness: Harley and his wheelchair."