Aaron Fotheringham

Wheelchair athlete and extreme sports pioneer

Aaron Fotheringham - Wheelchair athlete and extreme sports pioneer
Born

November 8th, 1991
34 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished wheelchair athlete, specialized in extreme sports. Competed in various events including gravity-defying tricks in wheelchair motocross. Developed a unique riding style that combined elements of skateboarding, BMX, and snowboarding. Gained recognition for performing tricks such as the backflip and 360 spin. Continues to inspire through competitions and exhibitions worldwide.

First person to land a backflip in a wheelchair

Competed in the X Games

Developed a viral presence on social media

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