Patrick Halgren

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Patrick Halgren
Personal information
Born (1992-06-24) June 24, 1992 (age 33)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Para-alpine skiing
Disability class LW2
Medal record
Men's para-alpine skiing
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2026 Milano Cortina Super-G standing

Patrick Halgren (born June 24, 1992) is an American para-alpine skier.

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Career

Halgren represented the United States at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics. [1] He won a silver medal in the men's super-G event at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.

Personal life

Halgren had his left leg amputated above the knee after a motorcycle crash in 2013. His twin brother, Sven, died in a motorcycle crash in New Zealand in 2016. [2]

References

  1. ↑ Kraus, Marissa (March 2, 2026). "U.S. Paralympic skier Patrick Halgren exemplifies happiness, gratitude into second Paralympic Games".
  2. ↑ Graham, Pat (March 6, 2026). "Memories of twin inspire Paralympian Patrick Halgren to spread good vibes — one sticker at a time". AP News.


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