Patrick Mayrhofer

January 8, 2024
Snowboarder

Quick Facts

Patrick Mayrhofer
Full Name Patrick Mayrhofer
Occupation Snowboarder
Date Of Birth Sep 15, 1987(1987-09-15)
Age 37
Birthplace Helfenberg
Country Austria
Birth City Upper Austria
Horoscope Virgo

Patrick Mayrhofer Biography

Name Patrick Mayrhofer
Birthday Sep 15
Birth Year 1987
Place Of Birth Helfenberg
Home Town Upper Austria
Birth Country Austria
Birth Sign Virgo

Patrick Mayrhofer is one of the most popular and richest Snowboarder who was born on September 15, 1987 in Helfenberg, Upper Austria, Austria. The family was born in Helfenberg, Upper Austria in 1987, Mayrhofer had been snowboarding since his childhood. He was an electrician up until a mishap during February of 2008 in which his recklessly touched the power line that was 6000 volts which caused serious injuries to his right leg, right forearm, and left. In his right hand, the thumb as well as the middle finger need to be removed. After numerous failed attempts to restore the function of his left hand, Mayrhofer chooses to remove his hand from the left. Doctor is Dr. Oskar Aszmann from the University of Vienna worked close with the prosthesis technology company Ottobock. Thus, Mayrhofer was the first patient around the globe to have an elective amputation. The left side of his hand was surgically removed approximately 17 centimeters (6.7 inches) below his elbow in July of 2010. Following the surgery the procedure, he was fitted with a revolutionary prosthesis, referred to as the “Michelangelo Hand”, The alternative amputation permits Mayrhofer to manage the prosthesis the same way as amputees who aren’t: EMG electrodes in the prosthesis are able to detect signals from muscles within the lower arm, which can be used to provide prosthesis control. He is able to open bottles tie shoelaces, and clean his teeth within a brief amount of time. After his surgery, he collaborated alongside Ottobock’s R&D department to provide feedback to engineers. in 2013, he was hired by Ottobock as a product specialist for upper limb prosthesis.

In the 2019 World Para Snowboard World Championships in Pyha, Finland, Mayrhofer was awarded Silver for the Banked Slalom.

At the 2017 Winter Paralympics, he competed in the snowboarding and snowboarding events. He finished fifth in the snowboard cross event on the 12th of March, and taking home the silver medal in Banked Slalom four days later.

Patrick Mayrhofer Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Snowboarder
House Living in own house.

Patrick Mayrhofer is one of the richest Snowboarder from Austria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Patrick Mayrhofer 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Patrick Mayrhofer (born 15 September 1987) is Austria’s top-performing Paralympic Snowboarder. He took home Silver at the Banked Slalom at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in PyeongChang, South Korea, Gold in the Banked Slalom at the 2015 World Para Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain, and Silver in the Banked Slalom at the 2019 World Para Snowboard World Championships in Pyha, Finland. In 2015, he was awarded with the title of the Paralympic Austrian Sports Personality of the Year (German behindertensportler of the Year).

At a show for prosthetics during 2012 Mayrhofer came across a booth operated by the Austrian Paralympic Committee, which inspired him to go after para- snowboarding. In the 2015 World Para Snowboard World Championships in La Molina, Spain, Mayrhofer took home his gold medal at the Banked Slalom and came fifth in snowboard cross.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 8 in
Weight 65 kg

Patrick Mayrhofer height 5 ft 8 in Patrick weight 65 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Patrick Mayrhofer Dating?

According to our records, Patrick Mayrhofer is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Patrick Mayrhofer’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Patrick Ranked on the list of most popular Snowboarder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Austria. Patrick Mayrhofer celebrates birthday on September 15 of every year.

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