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Thomas Walsh (skier)

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Thomas Walsh
Personal information
Born (1995-01-30) January 30, 1995 (age 29)
Vail, Colorado
Sport
Country United States
SportPara-alpine skiing
Disability classLW4
Medal record
Representing  United States
Men's para alpine skiing
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Beijing Giant slalom, standing
World Para Alpine Skiing Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Sella Nevea/Kranjska Gora Giant slalom, standing
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Sella Nevea/Kranjska Gora Super combined, standing

Thomas Walsh (born January 30, 1995) is an American para-alpine skier.[1] Born and raised in Vail, Colorado, he starting skiing at the age of 2. He began his racing career with the Ski and Snowboard Club Vail at the age of 5.

Career

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He represented the United States at the 2018 Winter Paralympics in the super-G, giant slalom, slalom, and super combined events. He did not win a medal at these events.[1]

He won bronze medals at the 2019 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships in both the giant slalom and super combined events.[1]

He won a silver medal in alpine skiing at the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Thomas Walsh". paralympic.org. Archived from the original on June 28, 2019. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
  2. ^ Houston, Michael (March 10, 2022). "Teenager Aigner wins second gold of Beijing 2022 Paralympics in giant slalom". InsideTheGames.biz. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  3. ^ "Alpine Skiing Results Book" (PDF). 2022 Winter Paralympics. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
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