Aaron Ewen

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Aaron Ewen
Personal information
NationalityNew Zealander
Born (1996-12-16) 16 December 1996 (age 27)
Amiens, France
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
SportAlpine skiing
DisabilitySpinal cord injuries
Disability classLW11

Aaron Ewen (born 16 December 1996)[1] is a New Zealand alpine skier who is representing New Zealand at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Biography[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ "Aaron Ewen". Beijing 2022. 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Aaron Ewen". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Aaron Ewen off to Paralympic Winter Games after injury disappointment". Stuff. 2 November 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.