Branden Walton


Branden Walton is an American visually impaired para-cyclist and former para-athlete. He represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

Early life

Walton attended Windsor High School where he ran cross country and track. He made the U.S. Para team for the world junior championships in 2017, and won a gold medal in the 800 meter and a silver medal in the 1,500 meters T13 events. He suffered a back injury in 2021, which ended his running career. His doctor then suggested swimming or cycling.

Career

Walton represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics and placed sixth in the pursuit B and eighth in time trial B event. He competed at the 2025 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships and won a bronze medal in the individual pursuit B event.

Personal life

Walton was diagnosed with macular degeneration and rod-cone dystrophy at four years old.