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March 13, 2026
Russian alpine skier Voronchikhina wins silver at 2026 Paralympics in Giant Slalom
The Russian athlete clocked an aggregate time of 2 minutes 25.26 seconds following her two runs to secure the silver medal
TL;DR
- Varvara Voronchikhina of Russia won silver in the women's Giant Slalom (standing) at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
- Her aggregate time was 2 minutes 25.26 seconds, placing her behind Sweden's Ebba Aarsjoe and ahead of France's Aurielie Richard.
- This is Russia's seventh medal at the Games, which are being held in Italy from March 6-15.
- Voronchikhina is a two-time World Champion and has previously won gold and bronze medals in other events at these Paralympics.
- She expressed a desire to carry the Russian flag at the Closing Ceremony.
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