Jed Altschwager

Jed Altschwager (born 12 September 1986) is an Australian Paralympic rower. He teamed with Nikki Ayers to win a gold medal at the 2023 World Rowing Championships.

Jed Altschwager
Personal information
NationalityAustralian
Born (1986-09-12) 12 September 1986
Sport
CountryAustralia
SportRowing
ClubTorrens Rowing Club
Medal record
Adaptive rowing
Representing  Australia
World Rowing Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 PlovdivPR3 Men's coxless pair
Silver medal – second place2019 OttensheimPR3 Men's coxless pair
Gold medal – first place2023 BelgradePR3 Mixed double sculls

Personal

He was born on 12 September 1986.[1] In 2015, he lost is foot after an accident with an excavator at work.[2] His rehabilitation identified rowing as a sport he could pursue and he took up the sport in 2017. Previous to his injury, he was a regular surfer. He is married to Jessica and they have a son Wolf and daughter Aspen.[3]

Rowing

He made his international debut at the 2018 World Rowing Championship in the Men's PR3 Men's Pair with James Talbot. They won the silver medal.[4] At the 2019 World Rowing Championships, he teamed with Will Smith to win the silver medal in the Men's PR3 Men's Pair.[4]

Jed Altschwager with Nikki Ayers won the gold medal in the PR3 Mixed Double at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade.[5]

As a South Australian Sports Institute athlete, he is coached by Lizzi Chapman and a member of Torrens Rowing Club.[1]

References
  1. "Jed Altschwager". Rowing Australia. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  2. Cross, Neil (12 July 2023). "Rowing duo on course for Paralympic gold having overcome amputation and operations". ABC News. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  3. Wolski, Gillian (17 February 2021). "Aussie para-athlete 'wouldn't change' life as amputee". Yahoo Lifestyle. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  4. "Jed Altschwager". Australian Rowing History. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
  5. "Altschwager, Ayers on top of the world after Gold Medal row". Rowing Australia. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
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