Life as an Amputee

• A marathon (the 2023 Boston Marathon in 5 hours, 47 minutes)
• A triathlon (using a specialized peg attachment for cycling)
• A black diamond ski run (with a modified outrigger and the peg strapped to a shortened ski)

Christine’s climbing adaptation involved a modified harness with an extended lever on the prosthetic side, allowing her to “hook” holds rather than push off them. This biomechanical innovation was co-designed with a biomedical engineer. Amputee Christine Peglegl