Bob Wieland
TV Actor
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Who is Bob Wieland?
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.
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- Education
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- California State University, Los Angeles
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on July 23, 2013
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