BIRTHDATE May 31, 1945
HEIGHT 5’10”
PLACE OF BIRTH Brooklyn, NY
HOMETOWN Manhattan, NY
TANDEM PARTNER Mark Carhart
PERSONAL
Artie Elefant is the founder of the Tandem Bike Program for Achilles International, which provides athletes with disabilities with a community of support. Artie tragically lost most of his vision due to retinitis pigmentosa and was also diagnosed with chronic lymphoncytic leukemia. Determined to live a full and healthy life, Artie persevered and found solace in athletics. He has competed in a variety of events, including marathons, triathlons, and tandem rides. In 2008, Artie partnered with Goldman Sachs to coordinate a mini-tandem bike event for teenagers in Lighthouse International’s Youth Programs.
WHY I’M RIDING
“I used to be a biker before I lost my vision and had to stop riding a bike. By riding in this event, maybe I can encourage people to ride again after losing their vision. Or, if you never rode a bike due to your loss of vision, you might start to ride.”
