2008 Women’s Paralympic Goalball Team 

U.S. team players celebrate on the podium after winning the gold medal in the women’s goalball match at the Beijing Institute of Technology Gymnasium during day eight of the 2008 Paralympic Games September 14, 2008 in Beijing, China. Pictured (l to r) are Asya Miller, Jennifer Armbruster, Jessie Lorenz, Robin (Theryoung) Tueting, Lisa (Banta) Czechowski and Jackie Barnes. (Photo by Guang Niu/Getty Images) (Photo by Getty Images)

Asya Miller (Portland, Ore.)
Jennifer Armbruster (Clackamas, Ore.)
Jessie Lorenz (Seattle, Wash.)
Robin (Theryoung) Tueting (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Lisa (Banta) Czechowski (Boonton, N.J.)
Jackie Barnes (St. John, Ind.)
Coach – Ken Armbruster (Colorado Springs, Colo.)
Assistant Coach – Sharon Gunderman (Belmar, N.J.)
Team Leader – Lou Thomson (Landrum, S.C.)
Athletic Trainer – Gwyn Short (Lakewood, Colo.)

Inducted 2020

The 2008 U.S. Women’s Goalball Team exemplified grit and determination in capturing the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. Playing host nation China in the final before an estimated 5,000 of their fans, the U.S. team prevailed with a hard-fought 6-5 victory. Other notable accomplishments during the 2008 season included a shootout victory over China to win the gold medal at the prestigious Malmo Inter Cup in Sweden, and a 2-1 overtime victory over Denmark in the Paralympic semi-final match. Team captain Jen Armbruster was also selected as flag bearer and led the USA delegation at the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games opening ceremony.