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Tuning in to the 2026 Milano-Cortina Paralympic Winter Games, held this year from March 6 to 15, matters more than most people realize. The Winter Paralympics aren’t just about medals; they’re about redefining what’s possible.
Every one of us knows someone—a family member, a friend, a child—living with a disability or a physical difference. When you watch the Paralympics, you’re not just witnessing sport; you’re helping shift perspective. You’re showing little kids that they belong in arenas like this, that they can see themselves in an athlete, on a podium, chasing something big.
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It’s also important to learn what the Paralympics truly are. They’re often mistakenly called the “paralyzed Olympics,” but Paralympics comes from the Greek word meaning “parallel” or “alongside.” For the last 50 years, these Games have existed alongside the Olympics—parallel in excellence, intensity, and world-class performance—created for athletes with physical differences competing at the highest level.
So tune in. Follow the athletes. Learn our stories. Because visibility creates belief—and belief can change a life.
This year, I will be competing in para cross-country skiing and para biathlon. In the past seven Paralympic Games I have won 19 medals across summer and winter Games in rowing, cycling, nordic skiing, and biathlon. I have also been alongside my forever partner and soon-to-be husband Aaron Pike, my fellow nordic skiing teammate, for all seven Paralympic Games.
The Paralympics stand on their own merit, a global phenomenon that is neither a secondary event or a consolation prize to the Olympic Games. They are, in their own right, one of the most compelling and inspiring sporting events the world has to offer.
It is an opportunity to witness world-class athletes redefine the boundaries of what is possible, proving that passion, dedication, and innovation can overcome any perceived limitation. If you are not…
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