Maxwell Allemeier

Maxwell Allemeier
Personal information
Born (2005-10-14) October 14, 2005 (age 21)
Home townMarietta, Georgia, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportPararowing
DisabilityVisual impairment
PR3
Medal record
Pararowing
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 AmsterdamPR3 Mix4+

Maxwell Allemeier (born October 14, 2005) is an American pararower.

Early life and education

Allemeier was born with a visual impairment. He attended George Walton Comprehensive High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Career

In July 2024, Allemeier was selected as an alternate for the United States at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.

In August 2026, he represented the United States at the 2026 World Rowing Championships and won a gold medal in the PR3 Mixed coxed four event with a time of 6:46.60, finishing 1.27 seconds ahead of Great Britain. This marked the first title for the U.S. in the event at the World Rowing Championships, ending Great Britain's 15-year winning streak.

References

  1. ↑ "Unstoppable Vision East Cobb Teen Shatters Expectations". eastcobber.com. September 20, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "'It's like I'm blind. I can win': Cobb County teen defying odds, winning major rowing championship". wsbtv.com. July 31, 2023. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "USRowing Announces Paralympic Games Paris 2024 Roster". usrowing.org. July 2, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ "U.S. Wins First PR3 Mixed Coxed Four World Title, Lightweight Men's Double Sculls Takes Bronze". usrowing.org. August 27, 2026. Retrieved August 31, 2026.