sports
March 7, 2026
Para alpine skier wins Russia its first Paralympic medal in 12 years
Visually impaired Para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won Russia's first Paralympic medal since 2014 on Saturday by taking bronze in the women's downhill standing competition.
TL;DR
- Varvara Voronchikhina won Russia's first Paralympic medal since 2014, a bronze in the women's downhill standing competition.
- Russian athletes are competing under their own flag at the Winter Paralympics in Milan Cortina for the first time since 2014.
- Athletes had previously competed as neutral participants due to doping violations and subsequent sanctions.
- The Russian flag's return was officially marked during the opening ceremony parade in Verona.
- Despite some boos, Voronchikhina stated that Russian athletes have been treated well in Italy.
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