Wheelchair cushion for the WCMX wheelchair used by Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham during Nitro Circus performances

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Description (Brief)
WCMX wheelchair cushion used by Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham during Nitro Circus performances and to kick off the 2016 Paralympic Summer Games in Rio. The blue cushion sits on the chair seat area. This Mega Ramp WCMX wheelchair was designed by Mike Box for jumping big ramps.
Credit Line
Aaron Fotheringham
ID Number
2020.0009.01.02
accession number
2020.0009
catalog number
2020.0009.01.02
Object Name
wheelchair cushion, adaptive sports
wheelchair cushion
Physical Description
foam (overall material)
fabric (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 14 in x 18 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in; 35.56 cm x 47.625 cm x 5.715 cm
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Culture and the Arts: Sport and Leisure
Sports & Leisure
Exhibition
Artifact Wall
Exhibition Location
National Museum of American History
National Museum of American History
name of sport
Wheelchair Cross
level of sport
Professional
web subject
Adaptive Sports
Disabilities
Record ID
nmah_2001401
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng4bd361dae-5387-38a1-e053-15f76fa0b09b
WCMX wheechair used by Aaron 'Wheelz' Fotheringham during Nitro Circus performances
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