Aaron Scheidies

Aaron Scheidies
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
BornJanuary 17, 1982 (1982-01-17) (age 44)
EducationMichigan State University
Sport
Country United States
SportParatriathlon, Paracycling
Medal record
Men's paratriathlon
Representing  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2009 Gold CoastTRI 6
Gold medal – first place2014 EdmontonPT5
Gold medal – first place2015 ChicagoPT5
Gold medal – first place2016 RotterdamPT5
Silver medal – second place2013 LondonTRI 6b
Silver medal – second place2017 RotterdamPTVI
Silver medal – second place2018 Gold CoastPTVI
Bronze medal – third place2019 LausannePTVI
Americas Championships
Gold medal – first place2014 DallasPT5
Gold medal – first place2015 MonterreyPT5
Gold medal – first place2016 SarasotaPT5
Gold medal – first place2017 SarasotaPTVI
Gold medal – first place2018 Sarasota-BradentonPTVI
Gold medal – first place2019 Sarasota-BradentonPTVI
Bronze medal – third place2021 Pleasant PrairiePTVI

Aaron Scheidies (born January 17, 1982) is an American male triathlete from Seattle, Washington. 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.

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.

References

  1. ↑ "A Blind Competitor Will Not Be Deterred". The New York Times. The Associated Press. October 14, 2007. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  2. ↑ "For Blind Triathlete And Guide, A Win-Win Situation". NPR. September 12, 2008. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Visually Impaired Athlete Aaron Scheidies Closes Out 2012 Triathlon Season at Ironman 70.3 Austin With Outstanding Finish". GlobeNewswire (Press release). October 31, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Aaron Scheidies". Paralympic.org. Retrieved June 5, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Aaron Scheidies' Insane Road To Rio". Triathlete.com. September 14, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2023.