Bob Wieland

Bob Wieland
Wieland in 1987
Born	Greenfield, Wisconsin
Education	University of Wisconsin[clarification needed] California State University, Los Angeles
Known for	Completing marathons with no legs or wheelchair

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.^[1]