Australian para-rower Jed Altschwager hangs up the oars, three months after making history by winning gold at the Paris Paralympic Games.
Altschwager teamed up with Nikki Ayers to win gold in the PR3 mixed double sculls at this year's Paris Paralympics .Australian para-rower Jed Altschwager has announced his retirement, three months after making history by winning gold at the Paris Paralympic Games .
The pair entered the Paris Games as favourites after claiming gold at last year's world championships in Belgrade. "I can't express my gratitude enough to the people that have helped me along my journey, that have been along for the ride. Altschwager's para-rowing career began after he underwent an amputation when his left foot was crushed in a workplace accident.
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