2026 Winter Paralympics: Past and Present
The US roster for the 2026 Winter Paralympics includes a number of athletes who are following in the footsteps of historic American competitors. Here are some of the noteworthy parallels we came across.
50 Years of Winter Paralympic Glory
Amputee athletes have achieved some major milestones for Team USA during the first half-century of the Winter Paralympics. Here are headlines from each of the previous 13 Winter Games.
2026 Winter Paralympics: Stories to Watch
There’s a lot to keep track of during the Winter Paralympics. We’ve highlighted some of the key stories involving Team USA that will unfold this March during the nine days of competition in Italy.
The Paralympics Are More Than a Sports Story
The Paralympics depict limb loss in a light that most Americans have never seen. Millions of people will see amputees exhibiting speed, grace, strength, power, competitive fire, and—above all—joy.
Four Things to Know About Paralympic Skier Thomas Walsh
A childhood cancer survivor and above-knee amputee, Thomas Walsh is an all-around ski talent who can vie for the podium in all four alpine disciplines.
The Grandfather of Adaptive Skiing
Amputee skiing pioneer Paul Leimkuehler is the subject of Fresh Tracks, a documentary film about the history of adaptive skiing. The film was produced by his granddaughter, Katie Leimkuehler.
2026 Winter Paralympics: Past and Present
The US roster for the 2026 Winter Paralympics includes a number of athletes who are following in the footsteps of historic American competitors. Here are some of the noteworthy parallels we came across.
50 Years of Winter Paralympic Glory
Amputee athletes have achieved some major milestones for Team USA during the first half-century of the Winter Paralympics. Here are headlines from each of the previous 13 Winter Games.
The Grandfather of Adaptive Skiing
Amputee skiing pioneer Paul Leimkuehler is the subject of Fresh Tracks, a documentary film about the history of adaptive skiing. The film was produced by his granddaughter, Katie Leimkuehler.
Why Isn’t Speed Skating a Paralympic Sport?
Caitlin Conner spent years working on a speed skate for lower-limb amputees. Now she’s moving on to an even bigger project: getting speed skating established as a Paralympic sport.
PARALYMPIC PATHWAYS
MEET THE ATHLETES
GUIDE TO THE GAMES
