4 Bronze. 1 Silver. 1 Gold.
From the mountains to the Nordic tracks, the High Fives Foundation community showed up on the world stage at the 2026 Paralympic Games with grit, resilience, and undeniable talent. Across alpine skiing, cross country, biathlon, and snowboard, our athletes delivered powerful performances, bringing home six total medals and countless moments of pride.
🥇 Gold Standard Effort
Josh Sweeney led the charge in Cross Country, earning a Gold medal in the Mixed/Open Relay—a defining moment that showcased teamwork, endurance, and elite performance on the international stage.
🥈 Silver Strength
In Alpine Skiing, Patrick Halgren powered through to claim a Silver medal in Super-G, adding to an already strong showing across multiple events.
🥉 Bronze Grit
Four bronze medals highlighted the depth of the High Fives athlete roster:
- Kurt Oatway – Downhill (Alpine Skiing)
- Andrew Kurka – Super-G (Alpine Skiing)
- Tyler Turner – Snowboard Cross (Para Snowboard)
- Mike Schultz – Banked Slalom (Para Snowboard)
Each podium represents years of dedication, recovery, and the relentless pursuit of progress after life-changing injuries.
Beyond the Podium
While medals tell part of the story, the full picture is even more powerful. Across all disciplines, High Fives athletes pushed boundaries:
- Multiple Top 10 finishes across Alpine events from athletes like Kelsey O’Driscoll and Hailey Griffin
- Strong Nordic performances from Erin Martin and Josh Sweeney in Biathlon and Cross Country
- Competitive depth in Para Snowboard with consistent top finishes across the field
These results reflect not just performance—but perseverance, growth, and a commitment to showing what’s possible.
Looking Ahead
With 15 High Fives athletes competing across the Paralympic stage, this moment is just the beginning. The momentum built here carries forward—to the next season, the next goal, and the next generation of athletes stepping into their journey.
We couldn’t be more proud.
High Five to every athlete who showed up, pushed limits, and represented something bigger than themselves.
