Double Amputee Veteran Bob Wieland runs the LA Marathon on his HANDS!
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Bob Wieland BiographyBob Wieland is a Vietnam War veteran who lost his legs to a mortar mine in 1969. After recovering from his injuries he was inspired to become a marathon participant.
Over his lifetime he has finished many marathons, often taking multiple days to finish. He is the only double amputee to finish the difficult Kona, Hawaii Ironman race without a wheelchair. He "ran" across America on his hands, taking three years, eight months, and six days to travel from coast to coast.
Growing up in Wisconsin, Wieland attended the University of Wisconsin. A talented baseball player, he was negotiating a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies when he decided to join the Army as a combat medic.
In Vietnam in June 1969, his squad walked into a mine field. When a member of his unit stepped on a booby-trapped mortar, Wieland rushed to give first aid but he, too, stepped on an 82mm buried mortar, a round designed to destroy tanks. It severely damaged his legs; they had to be amputated above the knee.
After recovering from his injuries, he enrolled at California State University, Los Angeles majoring in education. After college, he joined the Green Bay Packers as a strength coach.
In November 1986, he completed the New York City Marathon, taking four days to complete the 26 mile race. In 1988 at 41, he finished the Los Angeles Marathon, taking 74.5 hours to finish the 26.2 mile race. He started the race a day earlier than everyone else and finished two days after the last runner had crossed the finish line.
Today, Wieland speaks at conventions, corporate meetings, military bases, universities, high schools and churches.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Bob Wieland and other top speakers and celebrities.
-Double Amputee Veteran Bob Wieland runs the LA Marathon on his HANDS!
Bob Wieland walks across America on his hands
One Step at a Time: The Remarkable True Story of Bob Wieland
In Bob Wieland’s world, obstacles create opportunities and conquests breed inspiration. Wieland was declared dead and taken away in a zipped-up body bag in 1969 after stepping on a mortar mine in Vietnam. But he awoke a half-hour later and now breathes life into battles against limitations with his speeches and ultradistance adventures that support charities. Missing his legs but full of...
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Bob Wieland is a Vietnam War veteran who lost his legs to a mortar mine in 1969. After recovering from his injuries he was inspired to become a marathon participant.
Over his lifetime he has finished many marathons, often taking multiple days to finish. He is the only double amputee to finish the difficult Kona, Hawaii Ironman race without a wheelchair. He "ran" across America on his hands, taking three years, eight months, and six days to travel from coast to coast.
Growing up in Wisconsin, Wieland attended the University of Wisconsin. A talented baseball player, he was negotiating a deal with the Philadelphia Phillies when he decided to join the Army as a combat medic.
In Vietnam in June 1969, his squad walked into a mine field. When a member of his unit stepped on a booby-trapped mortar, Wieland rushed to give first aid but he, too, stepped on an 82mm buried mortar, a round designed to destroy tanks. It severely damaged his legs; they had to be amputated above the knee.
After recovering from his injuries, he enrolled at California State University, Los Angeles majoring in education. After college, he joined the Green Bay Packers as a strength coach.
In November 1986, he completed the New York City Marathon, taking four days to complete the 26 mile race. In 1988 at 41, he finished the Los Angeles Marathon, taking 74.5 hours to finish the 26.2 mile race. He started the race a day earlier than everyone else and finished two days after the last runner had crossed the finish line.
Today, Wieland speaks at conventions, corporate meetings, military bases, universities, high schools and churches.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Bob Wieland and other top speakers and celebrities.
Bob Wieland is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Bob Wieland for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Bob Wieland generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mike Schlappi, Roger Crawford, Jim Abbott, W. Mitchell and Bob Love. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Bob Wieland for an upcoming event.
In Bob Wieland’s world, obstacles create opportunities and conquests breed inspiration. Wieland was declared dead and taken away in a zipped-up body bag in 1969 after stepping on a mortar mine in Vietnam. But he awoke a half-hour later and now breathes life into battles against limitations with his speeches and ultradistance adventures that support charities. Missing his legs but full of...
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