Anthony Zahn
After a strong performance at the 2007 World Championships in Bordeaux, France, Anthony Zahn followed it up with a bronze medal at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China, placing third in the Individual Time Trial LC 4.
Zahn was diagnosed with CMT in high school, which is a condition characterized by a slow progressive degeneration of the muscles in the periphery of the body. At the time, he was playing several sports and decided to concentrate just on cycling. The physical challenges he faces every day and the surgery he has endured have strengthened his character and allowed him to focus on achieving his goals.
He currently resides in Riverside, Calif., where he owns and manages his own bike shop. Anthony's Cyclery sells bikes, clothing and accessories, offers repairs and sponsors various race programs and clubs.
Though he spends most of his time training, Zahn enjoys relaxing and supporting his wife Deane while she pursues her Ph.D. in Entomology and in her Federation Equestrian International Competitions (FEI). They have been married for four years.
Major Achievements
- 2008: Bronze medal, Individual Time Trial LC 4 - Paralympic Games, Beijing, China
- 2007: Bronze medal (Individual Time Trial) - UCI Paracycling World Championships, Bordeaux, France
- 2007: Bronze medal (Road Race, Individual Time Trial), fourth place (Kilo and Pursuit) - PanAmerican Regional Championships
- 2007: Bronze medal (Pursuit) - U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Championships
