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Chris Ahrens

Paralympian 2012

Athlete Bio#

Height

6'2”

Age

41

Hometown

Pulaski

Education

SUNY College at Brockport

Paralympic Experience
  • 1-time Paralympian
    • Paralympic Games London 2012, 8th (Team - Men)
World Championships Experience
  • Most recent: 2011 – 8th (Team - Men)
  • Years of participation: Team - Men 2011
  • Top finish: 8th – 2011 (Team - Men)
Career Highlights
  • 2012 BT Paralympic World Cup/3rd Place
  • 2011 CPISRA World Championships/8th place
  • 2010 Copa America/2nd place
  • 2009 Intercontinental Cup/11th place
  • 2007 CPISRA World Championships/10th place
  • 2007 Parapan-American Games/ 4th place

Fun Facts: 

  • Son of Paul and Terri Ahrens
  • Has one brother and two sisters, Tim, Jena and Mega
  • Engaged to Pam Flagg
  • Earned a master’s degree in Adapted Physical Education from SUNY College at Brockport in 2008
  • Currently employed as an Adapted Physical Education Teacher by the San Diego Unified School District
  • Hobbies include watching movies, spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors, and cheering for the Buffalo Bills!

Learn more: 
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