I’ve met so many people through runDisney races, so having the chance to reconnect and run through the most magical place on earth was the perfect way to start the new year.”Īnd what a great start to the year it was for him! With an impressive final Marathon finish, Brian swept the Push Rim division for the 2022 Dopey Challenge (the ultimate challenge, having participants complete 48.6 miles in four consecutive days through a 5K, 10K, Half and full Marathon), making him the division winner of the Dopey Challenge for the past six years. “I think the highlight for the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend was just having the opportunity to race in person with the entire runDisney community. Not only do you get to race through the parks, but you can see your favorite characters along the course,” Siemann said. There is something special about runDisney races – the entire experience is so much fun. “I completed my first runDisney race back in 2014 and was hooked after that.

Siemann, who has been a part of Team USA for the Paralympic Track & Field Team for the 2012, 20 games, is an avid runDisney participant, competing in runDisney events since 2014. Today we are excited to spotlight Push Rim Wheelchair athlete and three-time Paralympian, Brian Siemann, who swept the Dopey Challenge in his division and has done so every year since 2016! ChEARs to a historic weekend indeed! More reason to celebrate during The World’s Most Magical Celebration as the amazing stories of strength and perseverance just keep coming from the 2022 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

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