Walt the blind triathlete

• Photographer
  Jesper Anhede, Sweden

This is Walt

Walter is 54 years old and works as an international tax lawyer from
San Francisco.

Nine years ago Walt went blind because of a rare genetic pre-
disposition called Retenitis Pigmentosa. In 6 months he went from
having full sight to 95% blindness.

After falling flat while crossing the street one day he decided to stop
being a poorly functioning sighted person and start being a highly
functioning blind person. From that moment on, things got easier for
Walt.

This year he is doing a Swedish Classic which includes which includes
swimming 3km in an ice melt river, running 30km around an island,
skiing 90km throughout the countryside, and biking 300km around a
lake.

So next time it's hard to overcome your limitations, think of Walt who's
blind but still see things very clear and just do it.

First image: Portrait taken on Walt's balcony.
Second image: Training for cross country skiing (nordic skiing).
Third image: Swimming practice in the apartment complex pool area.