Cheri Blauwet Quotations

Here, we see it as another phase of life.

When I first came here, the wheelchair racing program was really in its fledgling stages, but by the time I left, we were a strong team with athletes from around the country and had begun to receive more support from the university. I continue to hear of both the success and struggles of the team and it makes me miss having such a strong community of athletes with disabilities all in one place.

Coming to the University of Arizona and being a part of the Adaptive Athletics Program helped me to shape the development of my career and began to show me what was possible.

Once I got to the UA and had the resources to receive coaching every day and train with other teammates, I was able to progress very quickly into an internationally competitive level. I stayed on track and have now eventually ended up where I am today, and to know that I made it here through hard work and a great deal of support makes my wins that much more meaningful.

I race to race; to feel the wind at my face and to feel the thrill of passing another passing competitor 10 feet from the finish. I don't race to give myself a pat on the back.