Aaron McCarthy (snowboarder)
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Born | 18 March 1994 |
| Sport | |
| Country | Australia |
| Sport | Para-snowboarding |
| Disability class | SB-LL1 |
Aaron McCarthy (born 18 March 1994)[1] is an Australian Paralympian who competed for Australia in para-snowboarding at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.[2]
On 14 December 2021, as a barley farmer, his left leg was caught in a harvester.[3] He saved his own life by tourniqueting his leg with a shirt and calling emergency services and his wife.[4] His left leg was amputated above the knee. He is married to Tahnee and they have three children.[4] In 2026, he continues to work on his farm just outside the Riverina town of The Rock.