East Tennessee Racing Wheelchair and Handcycle AthletesThere is a small, but growing number of East Tennessee Athletes who compete in wheelchair and handcycle races. You can meet a few of them on these pages. |
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Carly Waugh Born: xxxx Location: Knoxville, TN Comments: Carly tried her first post-accident sprint Triathlon in 2007. She swims well, but hadn't trained on either a racing wheelchair or a handcycle. Nevertheless, she finished with flying colors. Her second and third races were in the Tour de London (Ky). Again, having never trained, she placed third Overall in the 20 mile, extremely hilly road race and got a third place in the Criterium handcycle race the next day. Way to go, Carly! You can visit Carly's home page at: CarlyWaugh.com Race Data for Carly |
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Matthew Porterfield Born: 1980 Location: Knoxville, TN Comments: Matthew has been racing in a racing wheelchair for several years and in 2007 qualified for the ParaPanAmerican games in Brazil where he placed well in several events and set a record in one of the relays. He is currently training to qualify for the 2008 Paralympics in China. Race Data for Matthew |
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Tom Kahler Born: 1958 Location: Clinton, TN Comments: I'm a competitive hand cyclist from Clinton, NNW of Knoxville. I'm a high Para, T 1-3, and use a Top End XLT Force. I ride as many miles per week as work and weather permit; typically between 50 to 75 miles. I'm always interested in getting out, and ride with various local groups too. I enjoy expanding my riding areas, and making new friends in the process. I'd like to encourage you if you're interested in hand cycling, whether competitively or not. Race Data for Tom |
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Dennis Clark Born: 1946 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Comments: In 2001 a hanggliding accident damaged my spinal column at the T7 and T12 vertebrae. In order to get a workout I now have to use my arms, chest, and back muscles. Handcycling gives me a good workout and I enjoy getting out into the sun and Moving myself. I'm like an old coon dog you have to put on a leash because it doesn't know it's too old to run with the pack. In my case, no one ties me up, so I race now and then. Race Data for Dennis |
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