Paralympic Alpine

Patrick Halgren became one of the most memorable personalities of the Paralympic competition in Cortina d'Ampezzo. In this candid interview, the American opens up about loss, resilience, para sport and the mindset behind his Super-G silver medal.

Three Paralympic Games and a gold medal later, Andrew Kurka has become one of the most fearless athletes in para alpine skiing. Raised on a remote Alaskan homestead, Kurka built a career defined by grit, resilience, and relentless work ethic. From charging lines others would not attempt to inspiring the next generation of athletes, his journey reflects a legacy built on perseverance and purpose both on and off the slopes.

At just 19, Audrey Crowley is emerging as one of the most exciting young athletes in Para Alpine skiing. The Eagle, Colorado native has already earned multiple World Cup podiums and a World Championships bronze medal while balancing competition in both para and able-bodied racing. With the Milan Cortina Paralympic Winter Games on the horizon and a new chapter ahead at the University of Denver, Crowley’s rise on the international stage is only just beginning.

Eight years after a short film captured the start of his sit-ski journey, René De Silvestro has become one of the leading athletes in Paralympic alpine skiing. The Italian has claimed Paralympic medals, world titles, and multiple World Cup victories along the way. Now, as the Milano Cortina Paralympic Games begin near his home, his remarkable story continues to inspire.

The former Sports Illustrated cover boy exceeded all expectations in Italy, while on the comeback trail from injuries. Kurka, on preparing to face his Paralympic opponents in March 2026: “I will beat them when it matters."

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says time is running out for the Winter Olympics due to the effects of climate change and it must act quickly to address this “very concerning situation.”

Press release provided by US Ski And Snowboard: Photo U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee Park