2026 Outlook:
After overcoming a brain tumor diagnosis and returning to competition in record time, Nelson secured his place on the U.S. Paralympic Nordic Skiing Team for Milan Cortina 2026. Now a two-time Paralympian after debuting in Beijing at just 17, Nelson brings hard-earned resilience and international experience into these Games, aiming to build on his top-15 finishes from 2022 and continue his upward trajectory among the world’s elite visually impaired skiers.

Need to know:
• One-time Paralympian
• Won championships in high school while competing against sighted competitors

Personal:
Age: 21
Hometown: Grant, MN 
Disability: Visual impairment

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