Aaron Ewen
Aaron Ewen (born 16 December 1996)[1] is a New Zealand alpine skier who is representing New Zealand at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Born | 16 December 1996 Amiens, France |
| Sport | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Sport | Alpine skiing |
| Disability | Spinal cord injuries |
| Disability class | LW11 |
Biography
Born in France to English parents, Ewen moved to New Zealand when he was eight years old, settling in Tuakau.[2] He began sit skiing in 2013 after receiving a spinal injury in a downhill mountain bike accident that left him without the use of his legs.[3]
Ewen was selected for the New Zealand team for the 2018 Winter Paralympics, but had to withdraw after sustaining a hip fracture during training in December 2017. He returned to competition in 2019.[2][3]
References
- "Aaron Ewen". Beijing 2022. 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- "Aaron Ewen". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
- "Aaron Ewen off to Paralympic Winter Games after injury disappointment". Stuff. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
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