Igor Sikorski (skier)

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Igor Sikorski
Personal information
NationalityPolish
Born (1990-07-05) 5 July 1990 (age 35)
Göttingen, West Germany
Sport
CountryFlag of Poland.svg  Poland
Sport Paralympic alpine skiing
Disability class LW11
Medal record
Men's para-alpine skiing
Representing Flag of Poland.svg  Poland
Winter Paralympics
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg Pyeongchang 2018 Giant slalom

Igor Sikorski (born 5 July 1990) is a German-born Polish male paralympic alpine skier. [1] [2] He made his Paralympic debut during the 2018 Winter Paralympics and claimed Poland's only medal at the 2018 Winter Paralympics after clinching a bronze medal in the men's giant slalom event. [3] [4]

In 2022, he won the silver medal in the men's giant slalom sitting alpine skiing event at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships held in Lillehammer, Norway. [5] [6]

He represented Poland at the 2022 Winter Paralympics held in Beijing, China. [7]

References

  1. "Igor Sikorski". Paralympic.org. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  2. "Igor Sikorski". Paralympics. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  3. "Alpine Skiing | Athlete Profile: Igor SIKORSKI - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 18 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  4. "Alpine Skiing | Results Men's giant slalom Run 2 - Sitting - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
  5. "Birthday boys Bertagnolli and Ravelli snatch gold after rollercoaster trip to Norway". Paralympic.org. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  6. Lloyd, Owen (19 January 2022). "Bertagnolli takes visually impaired Giant Slalom gold at World Para Snow Sports Championships". InsideTheGames.biz . Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  7. "Poznaliśmy skład Polaków na igrzyska paraolimpijskie". Eurosport (in Polish). 3 February 2022. Retrieved 20 February 2022.