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Steven Toyoji, right, a member of the nationally ranked wheelchair rugby team sponsored by the Riekes Center in North Fair Oaks, took second place in the 1,500-meter run at the Paralympics Track & Field National Championships, held June 20-22 at the College of San Mateo.
Toyoji also finished third in the 200- and 400-meter dash, fourth in the 100-meter dash, and fifth in the 800-meter run.
A rugby teammate, Nick Smith (not pictured) competed at the paralympics event for the first time in the discus throw.
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2014 Paralympian Steven Toyoji assits in pulling and lining up the racing chairs before the last day of events at the College of San Mateo on Sunday June 22, 2014. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Earl Bowser (left) , NorCal Rugby teamate and Katsura Kobayashi (middle) come to show support for Steven Toyoji (right) before his race at the 2014 Paralympics hosted at the Collge of San Mateo on Sunday June 22, 2014. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Brian Sperle (right) comes to show his support for Steven Toyoji (left) before the final day of racing for the 2014 Paralympics at the College of San Mateo on Sunday June 22, 2014. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Steven Toyoji, paralympic wheelchair racer, prepares for the race at College of San Mateo on Sunday June 22, 2014. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Steven Toyoji, paralympic wheelchair racer, waits on the track for his race to begin at College of San Mateo on Sunday June 22, 2014. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Wheelchair racer Steven Toyoji (right) competes in the 1500 meter run, finishing 2nd place during the 2014 Paralympics hosted at College of San Mateo, Sunday June 22, 2014. Toyoji Riekes Center student and athlete. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Steven Toyoji, paralympic wheelchair racer, warms up on before his race at College of San Mateo on Sunday June 22, 2014. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Wheelchair racer Steven Toyoji finishes 3rd in the 400 meter dash at the 2014 Paralympics hosted at College of San Mateo, Sunday June 22, 2014. Toyoji Riekes Center student and athlete. Brandon Chew / The Almanac -
Wheelchair racer Steven Toyoji (right) competes in the 1500 meter run, finishing 2nd place during the 2014 Paralympics hosted at College of San Mateo, Sunday June 22, 2014. Toyoji Riekes Center student and athlete. Brandon Chew / The Almanac
