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Four medal-winning siblings lead an inspiring lineup of athletes ready to compete in Para Alpine skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics starting March 7. From vision-impaired champions to sit-ski competitors, these determined athletes will showcase speed and courage on Italy's slopes.
Two remarkable athletes who've overcome incredible challenges will lead Team GB into the Winter Paralympics. Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, returns just months after a major knee injury, while Scott Meenagh, who lost both legs in Afghanistan, earns recognition for his third Games.
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.
Andrew Kurka's wrestling dreams ended when an ATV accident left him partially paralyzed at 13, but he found a new path to glory as a Paralympic gold medalist. Now 34, he's heading to his final Paralympic Games in Italy this March.
Mark Arendz and Natalie Wilkie are leading Canada's 15-member Para nordic ski team to the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games in March. The powerhouse squad has won 30 medals combined at the last two Winter Games.
Canada's Para nordic ski team just announced its star-studded roster for the Milan Cortina Paralympics, led by athletes who've already won 19 medals between them. The 15 skiers head to Italy next month with momentum from record-breaking performances at the last two Winter Games.
Just three years after taking up competitive skiing, 23-year-old Georgia Gunew finished 11th in her Paralympic debut and is already setting her sights on a podium finish in 2030. The vision-impaired athlete wants to become Australia's next para-alpine medal winner after an eight-year drought.
Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is heading to her third Paralympic Games, this time as co-captain of Canada's alpine ski team. After winning gold in Beijing 2022, she's ready to savor the experience with a fresh perspective.
South Korean athlete Kim Yoon-ji, 20, just made history by winning five medals at a single Paralympics, breaking her country's all-time record. Her final gold came in her very first attempt at the grueling 20-kilometer cross-country skiing event.
Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt to present an award to Paralympic skiing champion Ivan Golubkov, creating a viral moment of respect for athletic excellence. The gesture came during a ceremony honoring Russia's third-place finish at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
A small New Hampshire ski area is giving away free lift tickets during school vacation week thanks to a local foundation grant. The volunteer-run hill is asking the community to help keep the slopes open for families who can't afford expensive ski resorts.
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.
After years of struggle and a gold medal win, Whistler's Mollie Jepsen is returning to the Paralympics with a new mindset. This time, the six-time medallist says she's focused on enjoying the journey, not just chasing victories.
Veronika Aigner dominated the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, taking home five medals including four golds despite last-minute changes to her guide team. The 23-year-old Austrian vision-impaired skier medaled in every single race she entered, inspiring athletes worldwide.
Australian Paralympic champion Lauren Parker just made history by competing in both Summer and Winter Games after learning to ski only 11 weeks ago. The 37-year-old gold medalist is proving that anything is possible when you chase big dreams.
After a spinal injury at 13 ended his walking, Arly Velásquez taught himself to ski and became Mexico's most decorated Winter Paralympian. Next week, he'll represent his country solo at the Milan-Cortina Games.
American Paralympic skier Jake Adicoff made history as the first openly gay athlete to win an individual winter Paralympic championship, sweeping all four gold medals he competed for in Italy. The 30-year-old vision-impaired athlete from Idaho had promised a clean sweep four years ago and delivered on every race.
After two tragic training deaths in less than a year, Alpine skiing is making sweeping safety changes ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation says everything is on the table to protect athletes.
France's Jules Segers and Aurélie Richard brought home medals from the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Their wins push France's medal count to five at the Games.
Robin Cuche, who was mocked for his disability in school, just won two gold medals at the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics. The 27-year-old Swiss skier found freedom on the slopes when childhood became too painful.
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