Rich Ingram

 

Sport: 

Triathlon

Biography:

Retired United States Army Captain Rich Ingram lost his left arm in an enemy ambush as an enlisted soldier in Iraq in 2005.
While recovering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington D.C., Rich joined the Operation Rebound Triathlon Team and never looked back.
As he began racing against able-bodied competitors, he realized there was no reason he shouldn’t be allowed to return to service. He challenged medical policy and became the first amputee to be commissioned as an Army officer, continuing to serve three more combat tours.
Rich directly correlates his resilience with the support he receives from Operation Rebound. “The decision to join and race with the Operation Rebound Team was the paramount reason my rehabilitation was so successful. Without them, I have no clue what my life would be like.”

Rich retired a second time from military service and continues racing with CAF and OR in endurance events such as the Leadville Trail 100. He lives in Austin, Texas with his beautiful family of three children and continues service as an inspirational speaker who helps others find their resilience to live fulfilling lives.

How Does Operation Rebound Help?

Operation Rebound provides unparalleled sports opportunities and support to our troops and veterans of any branch of service and first responders who have served honorably and have suffered permanent physical injuries. Grants are awarded for event travel, lodging, entry fees, training, and equipment.

How Can You Help?

Make a tax-deductible contribution to Challenged Athletes, Inc., (dba Challenged Athletes Foundation) a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization. To make a donation, please call (858) 866-0959, send a check to the address listed below, or make a secure payment through our website: www.challengedathletes.org.