Joe Wise (born May 22, 1993) is a retired member of the U.S. Paralympic Swim Team and is a 19-time American Record Holder.

[5][6] In 2002, at the age of 9, Joe Wise was diagnosed with mitochondrial myopathy - a severe muscular disorder affecting his legs, hips, core muscles and lungs.

In 8th grade, Joe was using a wheel chair, and having an extremely hard time walking.

Joe now uses a life support volume ventilator every day which helps him breath because his lungs are so weak.

On December 3, 2013, Wise announced that he retired from swimming due to health issues.