Jed Altschwager
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Born | 12 September 1986 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Rowing |
| Club | Torrens Rowing Club |
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 and they won the gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. [1]
Personal
Altschwager was born on 12 September 1986.[2] In 2015, he lost his foot after an accident with an excavator at work.[3] 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.[4]
Rowing
Altschwager made his international debut at the 2018 World Rowing Championships in the Men's PR3 Men's Pair with James Talbot. They won the silver medal.[5] At the 2019 World Rowing Championships, he teamed with Will Smith to win the silver medal in the Men's PR3 Men's Pair.[5]
Altschwager with Nikki Ayers won the gold medal in the PR3 Mixed Double at the 2023 World Rowing Championships in Belgrade and 2024 Summer Paralympics.[6] They became the first Australian Paralympic rowers to win a gold medal.[7]
He was a South Australian Sports Institute athlete, he was coached by Lizzi Chapman and a member of Torrens Rowing Club.[2] He announced his retirement in December 2024.[8]
In December 2024, he was selected in the second Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Gen32 Coach Program.[9]
Recognition
- 2023 – Rowing Australia Para Crew of the Year with Nikki Ayers.[10]
- 2023 – Rowing Australia 77BC Rower’s Rower of the Year[10]
- 2023 – World Rowing Para Crew of the Year with Nikki Ayers[11]
- 2024 – South Australian Sports Institute Para Athlete of the Year Nikki Ayers[12]
- 2024 – Rowing Australia Para Crew of the Year with Nikki Ayers [13]
- 2024 – Paralympics Australia Team of the Year with Nikki Ayers [14]
References
- ^ "'Trust In Ourselves': Paralympic Rowers Target Breakthrough Gold | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 1 July 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ a b "Jed Altschwager". Rowing Australia. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Cross, Neil (12 July 2023). "Rowing duo on course for Paralympic gold having overcome amputation and operations". ABC News. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ Wolski, Gillian (17 February 2021). "Aussie para-athlete 'wouldn't change' life as amputee". Yahoo Lifestyle. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Jed Altschwager". Australian Rowing History. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Altschwager, Ayers on top of the world after Gold Medal row". Rowing Australia. 9 September 2023. Retrieved 11 September 2023.
- ^ "Undeniable And Unbeatable! Australians Create Rowing History | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. 1 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
- ^ "Aussie Paralympic great retires after decorated para-rowing career". ABC News. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- ^ Maih (16 December 2024). "Paralympians Turn Coach Through AIS Program | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ^ a b Ekert, Emily (18 November 2023). "Recognising the Stars of 2023 at the Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards". Rowing Australia. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ^ "World Rowing - The 2023 World Rowing Awards' winners are revealed". World Rowing. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- ^ Institute, South Australian Sports (25 November 2024). "SASI Awards 2024". South Australian Sports Institute. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ "Paris Rowsellas recognised at 2024 Hancock Prospecting Rower of the Year Awards". rowingaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 26 November 2024.
- ^ Zoe (30 November 2024). "Australia's Finest Celebrated At Paralympian Of The Year Awards | Paralympics Australia". www.paralympic.org.au. Retrieved 1 December 2024.