Jo Butterfield
The first US mixed doubles wheelchair curling team, Laura Dwyer and Steve Emt, lost their round-robin matchup to Britain's Jo Butterfield and Jason Kean at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 6. The contest showcased athletes' triumphs over paralysis and cancer amid record female participation.
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Jo Butterfield, a 46-year-old Paralympian from Doncaster, is aiming to become the first British athlete to win both Winter and Summer Paralympic gold medals. The former club throw champion from Rio 2016 is preparing for the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games as part of Great Britain's mixed doubles wheelchair curling team. She highlights the crucial role of sleep in her training regimen.