Aigner siblings win gold in para alpine downhill

Austria's Aigner siblings each claimed gold medals in the men's and women's downhill vision impaired categories at the para alpine events in Milan Cortina. Their achievements add to the family's notable Paralympic legacy. The wins highlight the siblings' success in the 2026 Winter Olympics.

The Aigner siblings from Austria have achieved a remarkable feat in para alpine skiing. In the downhill vision impaired categories, the brother secured gold in the men's event, while the sister triumphed in the women's competition. These victories occurred during the para alpine events held in Milan Cortina, the host city for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

This double gold medal win builds on the Aigner family's impressive history in the Paralympics. The siblings' performances underscore their skill and determination in the sport, contributing to Austria's strong presence in para alpine disciplines.

No further details on the exact timings or margins of victory were provided, but the outcomes affirm the family's ongoing legacy in adaptive winter sports.

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Ebba Aarsjoe of Sweden and Anna-Lena Forster of Germany celebrate gold medals in Paralympic giant slalom at Milan Cortina 2026.
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Full podium results: Women's giant slalom medals at 2026 Winter Paralympics

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On Day 6 of the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, medals were awarded in the women's giant slalom alpine skiing events across standing, sitting, and vision impaired categories. Sweden's Ebba Aarsjoe won standing gold for her third of the Games, Germany's Anna-Lena Forster took sitting gold for her second, and Austria's Veronika Aigner claimed vision impaired gold. Strong showings came from Russia, France, Italy, and others.

Building on the dynamics of guide-athlete pairs in visually impaired Paralympic events, siblings often team up in alpine skiing, leveraging family trust and honed communication at the 2026 Cortina d'Ampezzo Games. Belgian sisters Eléonor and Chloé Sana's 2018 Pyeongchang bronze exemplifies their success, while pairs like Britain's Neil and Andrew Simpson target super-G gold defense.

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Visually impaired Russian para alpine skiers Varvara Voronchikhina and Aleksei Bugaev each won bronze in the women's and men's downhill standing events on March 7 at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina, marking Russia's first medals since 2014 under their national flag after years of sanctions. Meanwhile, U.S. athletes Anna Soens and Ravi Drugan competed in the downhill sitting category.

Continuing their dominance in para cross-country skiing at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics—highlighted by three golds on day two—Jake Adicoff and Oksana Masters added to Team USA's medal haul with standout performances. Adicoff became the first out gay man to win an individual winter Paralympic gold, while Masters earned her third gold of the Games and 22nd career Paralympic medal.

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On March 10, the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games feature 12 medal sets in Para alpine combined and cross-country sprint events. Athletes from Italy, Austria, Germany, and debutants like El Salvador compete for golds in skiing disciplines. Wheelchair curling semifinals and Para ice hockey matches round out the day's action.

Switzerland secured the gold medal in the inaugural men's team combined alpine skiing event at the 2026 Winter Olympics, with Franjo von Allmen and Tanguy Nef combining for a winning time of 2:44.04. The victory marked von Allmen's second gold of the Games after his men's downhill win. Austria and a second Swiss team tied for silver, while the United States finished 16th.

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Mikaela Shiffrin and Marco Odermatt are set to pursue Olympic gold in alpine skiing at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. Lindsey Vonn, nursing a knee injury, adds intrigue to the American contingent. The events include downhill, super-G, giant slalom, and slalom for both men and women.

 

 

 

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