Elina Stary

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Elina Stary
Personal information
Born (2006-12-19) 19 December 2006 (age 16)
Sport
CountryFlag of Austria.svg  Austria
Sport Alpine skiing
Disability class B2
Medal record
Women's para alpine skiing
Representing Flag of Austria.svg  Austria
World Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Lillehammer Slalom
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2021 LillehammerGiant slalom
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2021 LillehammerParallel event

Elina Stary (born 19 December 2006) is an Austrian visually impaired para alpine skier.

Career

Stary made her debut at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway where she won the silver medal in the slalom event and the bronze medal in the giant slalom and parallel events. [1] [2] She competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China, having been the youngest competitor in the games. [3]

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References

  1. "Winter Paralympics preview: Para alpine skiing day seven". International Paralympic Committee. March 3, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. "Marie Bochet earns 30th major gold medal in gripping giant slalom finish". Paralympic.org. January 20, 2022. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  3. "Record number of female Para athletes set for Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games". International Paralympic Committee. March 4, 2022. Retrieved March 10, 2022.