Ashley Eisenmenger is a Chicago-based elite paratriathlete. As a result of premature birth, Ashley was left with significant vision loss and has been legally blind all of her life. An avid runner and triathlete, Ashley has run multiple 5ks, 10ks, and half marathons. In 2016, Ashley ran a marathon and qualified for the Boston Marathon. In addition to her marathon debut in 2016, Ashley was also named the Paratriathlon National Champion. She also holds two second place finishes and one third place finish at Nationals, an individual collegiate national title, two team collegiate national titles, and is currently a member of the Dare2tri Paratriathlon Club Elite Team. Ashley coaches both para and nondisabled athletes at a variety of skill levels and works to create and foster opportunity for athletes with disabilities within the sport of triathlon – attempting to break down barriers to entry and access within the sport so that all who wish to are able to enjoy the sport that has played such a huge role in her life.
