Bob Wieland Biography

Bob Wieland who lost his legs in Vietnam 34 years ago finished the Los Angeles marathon Saturday March 8 2003 after 173 hours and 45 minutes. It took 57-year-old Wieland of Arcadia Calif. more than one week to cover the more than 26 miles. He used only his hands and torso.
Bob Wieland lost his legs in Vietnam but that did not stop him. He is known for his walk across America. Last week during the LA marathon he walked without sleeping for 163 hours and met a homeless person who is now working for him!
“Mr. Inspiration” as Bob is known was featured as the Person of the Day on Connie Chung on her March 10th show. He is scheduled to be on an upcomong Bryant Gumble show. The unstoppable Bob Wieland has truly inspired the world with his amazing achievements.
Bob Wieland’s life sparkles with courage and greatness. Bob lost his legs in Vietnam via a mortar round while trying to rescue a fellow soldier. Bob was born and raised in Greenfield Wisconsin and was an all-star athlete well on his way to being a professional baseball player. Rather than dwelling on his lost baseball career Bob chose to focus on the challenges that were ahead. In his words “I lost my legs not my heart.”

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