Wheelchair Skater Breaks SIX World Records | BORN DIFFERENT

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AARON ‘Wheelz’ Fotheringham is unable to control his legs - but that hasn’t stopped him achieving SIX world records and becoming a sporting superstar. Aaron was born with Spina Bifida, a rare congenital defect of the spine that often causes paralysis of the lower limbs. Aaron, 27, got his first wheelchair when he was just three years old and soon began his journey into the world of Wheelchair Motocross. His natural skating ability became more obvious and by the time he turned 14, he was the first ever person to land a backflip in a wheelchair. Since then, Aaron has built a successful career in the sport, amassing more than 500,000 followers on Instagram. He has made a home for himself in Las Vegas, with his wife Charlee, and thanks riding for giving him “everything”.
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[@layla4294]

This is super cool how he turned something negative into a positive thing.

[@theFloofington]

He is so gorgeous ... omg 😍 heart throb.. his wife is so lucky

[@taylormcdowell2941]

This dude literally changed the way look at my spina bifida on a day to day basis

[@nuckinfuts7610]

One word: BADASS

[@Mar.lxqmzzz]

I dont get it

[@jadapollard197]

I’m a wheelchair and that is really inspiring

[@cuddlebunnyx6501]

You're a wheelchair huh???

[@mariekedufresne53]

cuddle bunnyx obviously they meant they’re in a wheelchair too

[@hussammustafa5267]

I wish I was a wheelchair :/

[@DjangoGroen]

Be happy you are not his wheelchair lol

[@eduardopadilla5505]

@@hussammustafa5267 Look and listen to what you are saying man!! think it twice!!

[@kathyhiggins3836]

You could swim in his eyes.

[@herbenevolence_oxo]

Yup. They're really beautiful.

[@FabledFrame]

A really inspiring story; good luck to him!

[@servantofthemosthigh2525]

Why can't we have more videos like this??? Instead of all the egotistical "I'm an apricot" stuff?

[@jewels3803]

I’m happy that he found happiness.

[@remedy9648]

Dude, you are friggin amazing! I hope you know how many lives you’ve touched by having faith in yourself and not letting anything stop you from achieving your goals. You’ve inspired me to push myself past what I tell myself my limits are and not let my physical limitations define me. I hope I get to see more of your talent and I’d love to see competitions. So proud of you💜🙏💜

[@clareg1207]

aaron and his wife's eyes are sooooooooo beautiful like im so mesmerized with it

[@Jonny11299]

TRU

[@fallingapart]

What the heck................, This man got some talent

[@ericherman5413]

Been following him for years, since his first world record. Cool to see how much he's grown up. Well done! Here's to many more years of success.

[@ES-ku3oe]

His wife is a lucky woman,

[@hik498]

I have twin brothers Casey and Casen, Casen was born with spina bifida and Casey wasn't today they are 9 and its so amazing to see them grow up a protective squad. But anyway Casen does Bmx Wheel chairing and its so heart warming to see everyone in the stands cheering on this kid who can't control his legs and how at school, pratice, and even just in the neighborhood Casen is cheered on! Casey gives more support then anyone i have ever seen to his twin brother! Seeing this on this day must just be a gift from god but knowing theres a grown man out there with the same problem as Casen gives me an amazing perspective. Thanks Truly!

[@silentblackhole]

I LOVE this guy and his attitude is something we can all aspire too.

[@avaanderson8345]

I have Spina Bifida as well and have heard of Aaron’s story before. He is amazing at what he does and it was so inspiring to hear about someone that had the same condition I did but is still following their dreams. Love him. ❤️

[@jpgr8937]

Absolutely amazing. I wish I could be like him.

[@ConnyNordlicht]

So begin!

[@LeahAtz]

That’s epic!! What most people don’t think about is unlike with bikes and skateboards he can’t “bail” from a trick mid air. He is literally strapped to his chair. Not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing.

[@xstorm_8_shadowx]

You have to love Wheelz....dudes an amazing person and he’s definitely a Legend in the making.

[@kaylalaskey641]

glad it doesn't stop him from doing what he loves

[@DavePotts-qe5ss]

Awesome riding. I am just a regular wheelchair user but I always enjoy your videos.

[@lindathrall5133]

I would love to meet you and tell you about my wheelchair racing career and other events I did

[@lindathrall5133]

@Rosie Cheeks Thank you

[@ConnyNordlicht]

Hi, this l would watch, too, if you led me! I'm 55, wheelchai0red since 3 month, so very new in this, l want to show people that this is not the end of the street!

[@cabezitadealgodon]

He's an amazing athlete. And very handsome. Him & his wife are beautiful.

[@Stephanie_Archpie_]

I watched this in school

[@meggiemoogurrr]

Isn't this wheelz from nitro circus? This guy can do some crazy stunts, you're totally awesome man!

[@jackpayne6490]

Ik this guy he was a buddy of mine.

[@FreakinAyobaMan]

True inspiration❤

[@mamazockt]

The company that produces theses wheelchairs should hire you for advertising. Best wishes for you and your family 🙋🏻‍♀️🥰

[@charlottefisher3053]

Too good man ,all the best

[@soniahanley6605]

Way to go such a talented young man anything is possible if u work hard :)

[@ehottie8979]

I can barely ride bike off curb without falling🤧This guy is amazing🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️

[@roxy1819]

His wife is one Lucky lady. Keep on keeping on Aaron

[@sentimentalsoldier5837]

Phenomenal! This guy is like infinite lemonade!

[@eternaldarkness6228]

BMX on a wheelchair....dude you're amazing! I didn't even know that was possible! Good for you sir well done!😊👍

[@saushadow]

Never stop the passion

[@VeevLoot]

So many goosebumps. I was worried he would clear his head on flips... dude is so awesome!!!

[@suzancleo8180]

Amazing... 👍👍👍

[@SamSam-lf1vo]

I’ve always been a Nitro Circus fan and I think it’s crazy they took this long to air him. Saw them during their first USA tour!! Nitro Circus fan for life!

[@blackamericanlesbianprofes4357]

Wonderful to see! Thank you for posting this interview. :)

[@johnr2297]

God bless you WC MX Man!!!!!!!!

[@killamilla702]

👑RESPECT👑

[@The_guy_in_your_attic]

MAD MAD MAD TALENT!!! im to scared to even stand on a skateboard!!!!

[@hudiscool4186]

Why should people send negative comments to this guy????

[@ditc2108]

super dope man.respect.cool dude

[@ProfessorAres]

He's the wheel chair wonder⚡

[@grandgamingexhilarating]

Give this person an automated wheelchair and unleash his daredevil spirit.

[@ConnyNordlicht]

No! He needs a manual wheelchair, he wants to move himself! An automatic one would limit some moves+would n't help but encumber him. I'm wheelchaired, too, got now an electrification on it so that l move it but electricity gives 50% up to 80% of the power it takes. I don't have a lot power in my arms, hands, nor in my shoulders so l need it. But l know what's possible if one can decide everything on his own and exactly that's he wants, needs and does!!!

[@grandgamingexhilarating]

@@ConnyNordlicht Hmmm. Seems like not much innovation has happened in the electric wheelchair department. I checked and you're right; even the most expensive ones are incapable. Looks like Wheelz would need a highly customized one if he ever wishes.

[@ConnyNordlicht]

@@grandgamingexhilarating Hey, thanks, you've understood! But l think l know what u meant with ur first answer! Thanks for having informed and seenel was right. I hoped that disabled weren't treated like half - wasted 2.class - humans. They only have to be abled like persons on their own feet but that it's so rmuch more expensive to make e.g. a car driveable they don't wanna see! Holding hands in frdont of their eyes noone can see! It were too expensive. But if world from now on were build so that the diabled are incldutded from the beginning to the end it were so much easier! For old, disabled, young moms with their babystrollers .... there were so many who would provit from it at all! World were a better place! People could live in bad situations with better hope of future. Be blessed and never lose your possibilities you have doesn't matter your physical situation! Be blessed, my bro!

[@JamilaColeman]

Full on legend

[@CraigSteiber]

AWESOME!

[@poqou947]

He should do a video with Braille

[@any4003]

This is badass man

[@valprem6401]

Im a wcmx skater from Israel. I have skated with Aaron in germamy last year in world cup. He is awesome!!!! #wcmxgod #wcmx #dropinforgettherest

[@herbenevolence_oxo]

Here after his Golden Buzzer in AGT Extreme.

[@amaraj816]

Why would there be DISLIKES...HE IS FU***IN AWESOME

[@josesuokas217]

this dude is my idol

[@Strawman333]

Very inspiring.

[@nakiasimone]

You broke the record on my birthday in 2006 ✊🏾

[@jackuin3387]

This guy reminds me of the cripple dude from THUG 2

[@deborahwood694]

Bravo!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@sinfulbeauty0023]

You're amazing and life changing

[@michaelpegasiou4531]

Fantastic.

[@NasirKhanjan]

Wow tomuch inspiration

[@raccoonchronicles5134]

BEDROOM EYES! DAMN HE'S GORGEOUS!!!

[@abbieprice3430]

It must’ve taken years of practice in order for Aaron to do all those tricks with his wheelchair!

[@BridgettNesby]

I live in Houston and hate I missed this

[@g.w.hampton5525]

Beautiful...

[@kenyaouko7388]

Amazing you are a Beast! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@destroyer4364]

That is so AWESOME!

[@jeremiahreyes6699]

😎 cool

[@michaelaguayo1541]

Keep going

[@claudiaclaudia936]

My boy wheelz

[@ladydiana1196]

Quite amazing... Am motivated

[@Nimerian]

Inspiring, keep it up!

[@nadedog325]

hes the coolest duuuuuude ever

[@lillybrown4228]

Epic!

[@eduardopadilla5505]

Aron why your front whells are so tiny?

[@valprem6401]

To grab the ramp better. Its skateboard wheelz

[@RoxxieDymond]

Who remembers him from Nitro Circus back in the day??

[@sweetafr7820]

Very cool

[@rafalkowalski5815]

respect !!!

[@ollieanthem9213]

AARON ‘Wheelz’ Fotheringham, the Rodney Mullen of Wheelchair sports... showing us all what's possible!

[@tazBeaWheelz]

I’m getting a new wheelchair and I’m hoping at long last that I will be one with it, as I’ve spent too long not having a connection with them ….you give me hope that it is possible….so I’m hoping this new one will be the one, or I’m dropping it over a cliff …lol will be learning some tricks, wiv this one, then I may feel better …but keep it up you make a difference and I also get called “wheelz” as I’m in a Samba band 😎🤘🥁👩🏽‍🦽

[@LizzyMarieTina]

It's the dude from Nitro Circus! He totally has the skater kind of personality. Adrenaline junkie. Lol.

[@luukheerdink7274]

Wheelzzzz

[@joanneganon7157]

Nice to meet you 👋. I'm Jo Jo, I'll be watching😊🎃

[@Gustav3331]

Hey i Also have spina bifida and i also have an wheelchair should i try this at my skatepark

[@AmberlyKay]

You’re a star ⭐️

[@Datboi-tb4nb]

Joe and Bonny

[@bradn9231]

perhaps a reach out to Evan Lalanne? you guys might have a blast together

[@aimeefrorland4118]

Dude you got more guts then me! I would piss my pants lol!

[@BlackSheep-ng8rn]

Super Cool M8

[@ii_happysunflxwers3024]

This looks fun but kinda scary to

[@Fastrwillz]

I tried wheelchair basketball and bloody hell, (I wanna do dis) at the moment I play Powerchair football

[@86caw]

NitroCircus' true Legend 😎♥

[@dtaparnachatterjee5059]

omg he s so cute

[@Samanthamoemoes]

I'm not normally one to comment on looks but holy smokes he's handsome 😍😍!

[@batmanlikespizza2541]

Haven’t you don’t a video on him before?

[@leeanne1703]

Omg your brave. Its amazing. Your cute also

[@Stacy-bella]

He’s just built diffrent

[@SB1DAPRODUZAGTB]

Looks fun

[@SamaelRayniak]

T Timmy!