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The most decorated Paralympic nordic ski team in the world just became part of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, bringing champion athletes like Oksana Masters into a unified program. Fresh off winning 10 gold medals at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games, the team's integration marks a major step forward for Paralympic sport.
America's most decorated Winter Paralympic athlete just added five more medals to her collection, but she wants to talk about something more important than winning. Oksana Masters believes her defeats define her success just as much as her victories.
Nineteen-year-old Kim Yunji from South Korea just won her second gold medal at her first Paralympic Winter Games, finishing a full minute ahead of her closest competitor. Meanwhile, American legend Oksana Masters claimed her 24th career Paralympic medal, cementing her place as the most decorated U.S. Winter Paralympian ever.
Vision-impaired skier Jake Adicoff just secured his third gold medal at the Milan Games, becoming the first openly gay American man to win Winter Paralympic gold. His teammate Oksana Masters celebrated by tackling him to the ground after they helped Team USA dominate the mixed relay.
The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games delivered historic firsts and comeback victories across 10 days of competition. From a USA legend claiming her 24th career medal to nations winning their first-ever Winter Paralympic medals, the 50th anniversary Games showcased triumph at every turn.
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Three weeks before the Paralympics, champion athlete Oksana Masters was fighting a serious leg infection that could have ended her dream of competing. Now she's made history with three more gold medals and 22 total.
On the first day of medal events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympics, Austrian siblings Veronika and Johannes Aigner both won gold in alpine skiing, while Ukraine dominated the biathlon to top the medal table. The historic Games opened with thrilling victories and record-breaking moments across snow and ice.
Team USA's most decorated Winter Paralympian claimed her 10th gold medal just weeks after battling a concussion and infection. Oksana Masters dominated the biathlon sprint in Italy, proving that resilience can triumph over adversity.
American Paralympic champion Oksana Masters is training for what she calls the "perfect race" at the upcoming Paralympic Games. The multi-sport athlete has already won medals across both summer and winter competitions.
A Ukrainian-born athlete who lost both legs as a child now holds 19 Paralympic medals in four different sports. Her secret? Embracing constant reinvention and learning to work smarter as she ages.