Aaron Fotheringham
Wheelchair athlete and extreme sports pioneer
Born
November 8th, 1991
33 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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