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The Paralympic skiers and snowboarders representing the USA at the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics have been announced.
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina may have concluded with the Closing Ceremony on February 22, but the games are far from over as the 2026 Winter Paralympics begin in March. Also hosted by Italy,
Ukrainian officials will not attend the Winter Paralympics following the news that Russian athletes will be allowed to compete under their country's flag at the games. Ukrainian officials will boycott the event due to the ongoing war with Russia.
Menna Fitzpatrick, Britain's most decorated Winter Paralympian, will compete at Milan-Cortina only three months after suffering a significant knee injury.
MIDWAY, Utah — When doctors told Joe Pleban at 21 years old that a tumor had destroyed his ankle and competitive sports were over, he faced a choice: fuse the joint and give up athletics, or take a risk that could change his life. He chose amputation.