Aaron Scheidies Explained

Aaron Scheidies
Nationality:	American
Alma Mater:	Michigan State University
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]}

Notes and References

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