Aaron Pike

Hometown: Park Rapids, Minnesota

Personal Story: Aaron Pike is an accomplished American Paralympian who has made a significant impact in both Nordic skiing (LW11.5, Sitting) and track & field (T54). Known for his remarkable versatility and resilience, Pike has competed in six Paralympic Games, showcasing his exceptional talent and determination. Aaron Pike’s journey into adaptive sports began after a T-11 spinal cord injury from a hunting accident at age 13. This life-changing event introduced him to the world of adaptive sports, where he quickly excelled. He started his Paralympic career in wheelchair track & field at the University of Illinois-Champaign, racing alongside legendary Paralympian Tatyana McFadden. Pike transitioned to winter sports after the London 2012 Paralympic Games, following an invitation to a training camp by a coach from the U.S. Paralympics Nordic Skiing National Team. He was nominated to the team in May 2013, and in his debut season, he achieved three top-15 finishes in world cup competitions. Aaron is the son of Chris and Tiffany Pike and has a younger brother named Corey. He enjoys camping, fishing, and spending time with his family, whom he cites as his biggest source of strength.

• 6-time Paralympian;
  • Paralympic Games Beijing 2022, 8th (6km Sprint – Sitting – Men), 9th (12.5km Individual – Sitting – Men), 12th (10km – Sitting – Men, 1km Sprint – Sitting – Men), 15th (10km Middle – Sitting – Men)
  • Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020, 6th (Marathon T54 – Men), 9th (800m T54 – Men), 11th (5000m T54 – Men), 12th (1500m T54 – Men)
  • Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, 6th (15km Individual – Sitting – Men), 7th (12.5km Middle – Sitting – Men, 1km Sprint – Sitting – Men), 12th (7.5km Sprint – Sitting – Men)
  • Paralympic Games Rio de Janeiro 2016, 10th (Marathon T54 – Men), 21th (1500m T54 – Men)
  • Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, 12th (15km – Sitting – Men), 14th (10km – Sitting – Men, 1km Sprint – Sitting – Men), 19th (15km Individual – Sitting – Men, 7.5km Sprint – Sitting – Men)
  • Paralympic Games London 2012, 6th (4 x 400m Relay T53-54 – Men), 13th (1500m T54 – Men), 16th (Marathon T54 – Men), 23th (5000m T54 – Men)

Sport: Wheelchair racing – BiathlonCross-country skiing

Physical Disability: T-11 spinal cord injury

Social Media: Instagram