About Casey

Tibbs was a multi-sport athlete growing up, and when he lost his right leg below the knee as the result of a motorcycle accident, he saw no reason to stop competing and went on to win multiple Paralympic medals, including two golds. As a Chief Petty Officer in the Navy training to qualify for his third Paralympic Games, Tibbs and wife Robyn together focus on raising their three children, a 4-year-old son, Taylor, an 18-month-old daughter, Reagan and a 2-month old son, Trent.

Athletic Achievements

• Made history by becoming the first American active-duty military member to compete in a Paralympic Games (2004)
• First amputee to be an Air Crewman through the U.S.Navy Aircrew School
• Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games: gold medal in men's 4x100-meter relay (T42/T46); bronze medal, (F42/F44) long jump
• Athens 2004 Paralympic Games: gold medal in men's 4X100-meter relay; silver medal in the pentathlon
• ESPN ESPY Award winner – "Best Male Athlete with a Disability" (2007)

Tibb's Approach to Nutrition

• Nutrition is essential to Tibbs' success, and he believes breakfast is the most important meal. "As an athlete, you've got to have a good breakfast," he says. He lives a very healthy lifestyle, drinks lots of water and watches his calories.
• A few of Tibbs' favorite Kellogg's® products include Kellogg's Frosted Flakes® and Mini-Wheats® cereals.

Off the Field

• When assigned to the Naval Medical Center in San Diego, Tibbs worked with the "Morale, Welfare and Recreation Program," administering fitness programs for members of the military who have been injured while on active duty.
• As an amputee, Casey relates well to patients and serves as a mentor during the rehabilitation process.