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Aaron Scheidies

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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.[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

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  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.
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