Sarah Reinertsen

Quick Facts

Full Name	Sarah Reinertsen
Occupation	Paralympian
Date Of Birth	May 22, 1975(1975-05-22)
Age	49
Birthplace	Long Island
Country	United States
Birth City	New York
Horoscope	Taurus

Sarah Reinertsen Biography

Sarah Reinertsen is one of the most popular and richest Paralympian who was born on May 22, 1975 in Long Island, New York, United States. American triathlete, and Paralympic athletics athlete, who was featured on the reality TV program The Amazing Race 10 and placed 7th on the show.

She was a participant in The Amazing Race like She competed on The Amazing Race like Parvati Shallow..

Reinertsen was a member of the US Disabled Track Team for 7 years. She represented the USA at the 1992 Summer Paralympics but found herself racing arm amputees due to low numbers of female competitors. Although she was then world record holder in her own classification, she came last in her heat.

Inspired by amputee marathon runner Paddy Rossbach, Reinertsen began to run at age 11. At her first international track meet, when she was 13, she broke the 100 m world record for female above-knee amputees. Her T42 400 m world record time, set in 1999, still stands today.

She was a contestant in The Amazing Race with her ex-boyfriend Peter Harsch.

Sarah Reinertsen Net Worth

Sarah Reinertsen is one of the richest Paralympian from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sarah Reinertsen 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She started running at the age of 11 and set the world record of 100 meters for female amputees above knee when she participated in her first track race.

She has been awarded numerous awards, including in 2004 the San Diego Hall of Champions Challenged Athlete Star of the Year award.

Sarah Reinertsen (born 22 May 1975) is an American paratriathlete and former Paralympic track athlete. She was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency, a bone-growth disorder; her affected leg was amputated above the knee at age seven.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Sarah Reinertsen height 5 ft 0 in Sarah weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Sarah Reinertsen Dating?

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

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In 2009, Reinertsen released a memoir, In a Single Bound: Losing My Leg, Finding Myself and Training for Life.

Facts & Trivia

Sarah Ranked on the list of most popular Paralympian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sarah Reinertsen celebrates birthday on May 22 of every year.

While better-known for her success in Ironman Triathlon, Reinertsen states that her “focus for 2013 and beyond is to train to qualify for the (newly introduced, sprint distance) triathlon event at the Paralympics in 2016”.

Is Sarah Reinertsen married?

During a practice swim two days before the race, Reinertsen talks strategy with her husband, Brooke Raasch.

Are Peter and Sarah from Amazing Race still together?

Peter has since married Lauren McVey and they have three kids. Sarah is now married to an art director who is also coincidentally named Peter.

How did Sarah from Amazing Race lose her leg?

Sarah Reinertsen prepares to head into the ocean. Sarah Reinertsen was born with a leg malformity that led to an amputation when she was 7.

How did Sarah Reinertsen lose her leg?

Sarah Reinertsen (born 22 May 1975) is an American Paralympic triathlete and former track athlete. She was born with proximal femoral focal deficiency, a bone-growth disorder ; her affected leg was amputated above the knee at age seven. Updated on 16 February 2017.

Are Dave and Mary still together?

David and Mary eventually separated. David moved to Twin Falls, Idaho and, as of February 15, 2019, was engaged to Jennifer Sprain.