sports
March 8, 2026
Para alpine skier Voronchikhina wins Russia's first medal at Paralympics
The Russian athlete finished with a time of one minute 24.47 seconds
TL;DR
- Varvara Voronchikhina won a bronze medal in downhill skiing at the Paralympics in Italy.
- Her time was 1 minute 24.47 seconds.
- This is the first medal for the Russian team at the Paralympics in Italy.
- Voronchikhina is a 23-year-old two-time world champion and multiple World Cup stage winner.
- Six Russian athletes are participating in the Games.
- This is the first time in 12 years Russian athletes are competing with national symbols.
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