Aaron Scheidies
Appearance
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Nationality | American |
Born | January 17, 1982 | (age 42)
Alma mater | Michigan State University |
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Sport | Paratriathlon, Paracycling |
Aaron Scheidies (born January 17, 1982) is an American male triathlete from Seattle, Washington.[1][2] Despite dealing with a visual impairment for the entirety of his life, Aaron is a 13-time triathlon World Champion and an 11-time National Champion.[3]
He competed for the United States at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, finishing 11th in the men's road race B event and 12th in the men's time trial B event.[4][5]
References
- ^ "A Blind Competitor Will Not Be Deterred". The New York Times. The Associated Press. October 14, 2007. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "For Blind Triathlete And Guide, A Win-Win Situation". NPR. September 12, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Visually Impaired Athlete Aaron Scheidies Closes Out 2012 Triathlon Season at Ironman 70.3 Austin With Outstanding Finish". GlobeNewswire (Press release). October 31, 2012.
- ^ "Aaron Scheidies". Paralympic.org. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ^ "Aaron Scheidies' Insane Road To Rio". Triathlete.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
External links
- Official website
- Aaron Scheidies at Team USA (archived)
- Aaron Scheidies at the International Paralympic Committee
- Aaron Scheidies at World Triathlon