Robert M. Hensel

Robert Michael Hensel (b. May 8, 1969^[1]) was born with the birth defect known as Spina bifida. He is also a Guinness World Records holder for the longest non-stop wheelie in a wheelchair, covering a total distance of 6.178 miles.^[2] As part of setting his record, he raised money for wheelchair ramps throughout Oswego, New York, his hometown.^[3]

In 2000, realizing the need to focus more on one's abilities and less on their disabilities, Hensel sought to have a week designated that would bring to light the many talents and accomplishments being made by individuals with disabilities.^[4] Due to his efforts, Oswego County passed a motion that year recognizing Oct. 1-7 as Beyond Limitations week.^[4]

Awards and honors

State of New York Executive Chamber Certificate of Commendation^[5]
Guinness World Record Holder^[2]
Spokesperson for Athletes for Hope^[6]
2008 Go Fast Sports & Beverage Athlete^[7]

References

^ Celebrity Birthday Directory, 5th edition, page 40
^ ^a ^b O'Toole, Catie (October 2, 2003). "A Ride Into The Record Book; When It Comes To Wheelchair Wheelies, The Ultimate Can Be Found In The City Of Oswego". Syracuse Post-Standard. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
^ Dowty, Douglass (September 29, 2005). "Record Attempt Must Wait; Robert Hensel, Of Oswego, Hurt While Practicing To Break His World Mark For Wheelchair Wheelie Distance". Syracuse Post-Standard. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2008.
^ ^a ^b Pierie, Jennika (October 1, 2001). "Poet's Idea Catches On; Beyond Limitations Week, Recognizing The Disabled, Is Inspiration Of Oswego Writer". Syracuse Post-Standard. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
^ "Oswego City Man Noted For His Advocacy Work". Syracuse Post-Standard. September 17, 2004. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2008.
^ Athletes for Hope Roster Archived August 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
^ Yablonski, Steve (May 6, 2008). "Local Man Sets Out On World Record Quest". Oswego County Today. Retrieved May 13, 2008. ^{[dead link]}

External links

Official website
Robert M. Hensel at IMDb
Hensel's active account at Facebook for nonprofit support to those with disabilities
Famous Oswegonians
'Believe And Achieve' Set Tonight At Armory^{[permanent dead link]} from Oswego County Today

[bday-1] Celebrity Birthday Directory, 5th edition, page 40

[PS20031002-2] O'Toole, Catie (October 2, 2003). "A Ride Into The Record Book; When It Comes To Wheelchair Wheelies, The Ultimate Can Be Found In The City Of Oswego". Syracuse Post-Standard. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2008.

[PS20050929-3] Dowty, Douglass (September 29, 2005). "Record Attempt Must Wait; Robert Hensel, Of Oswego, Hurt While Practicing To Break His World Mark For Wheelchair Wheelie Distance". Syracuse Post-Standard. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 7, 2008.

[PS20011001-4] Pierie, Jennika (October 1, 2001). "Poet's Idea Catches On; Beyond Limitations Week, Recognizing The Disabled, Is Inspiration Of Oswego Writer". Syracuse Post-Standard. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2008.

[PS20040917-5] "Oswego City Man Noted For His Advocacy Work". Syracuse Post-Standard. September 17, 2004. Archived from the original (Fee required) on October 25, 2012. Retrieved April 8, 2008.

[6] Athletes for Hope Roster Archived August 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine

[OCT20080506-7] Yablonski, Steve (May 6, 2008). "Local Man Sets Out On World Record Quest". Oswego County Today. Retrieved May 13, 2008. ^{[dead link]}

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