Hanger Clinic Athletes Excel at the 2026 Paralympic Games
We were thrilled to cheer on our incredible Hanger Clinic patient athletes and their accomplishments at the 2026 Paralympic Games. Their strength and drive left a lasting impression on the competition and on everyone who followed their journeys.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games brought some truly unforgettable moments, and we couldn’t be prouder of the Hanger Clinic athletes who took the world stage. A few highlights were Josh Pauls, a five-time Paralympic medalist, who helped lead the U.S. Sled Hockey Team to a dominant gold medal victory over Canada — a historic performance that had the whole country cheering. On the slopes, Patrick Halgren claimed silver in the Super-G standing event, while three-time Paralympic medalist Andrew Kurka earned bronze in the Super-G sitting event.
We congratulate every Hanger Clinic athlete who represented their country at Milano Cortina, and we’re honored to be part of their journey.
Andre Barbieri
Para Snowboarding
2026 Paralympics Results: 14th Place (Men’s Banked Slalom SB-LL1)
Clinician: Alexis Peterson, CPO and Emily Van Luven, Resident | Santa Maria, CA
Instagram: @andrebarbieri
Sometimes it looks easy or people make it look easy, but don’t believe in all appearances. Just trust in yourself and keep working, put your head down, and aspire to be the best version of yourself you can be. Results will follow.
Matthew Brewer
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: 12th Place (Men’s Giant Slalom Sitting), 16th Place (Men’s Super-G Sitting)
Clinician: Wendy J. Remington, CPO | Salt Lake City, UT
Instagram: @6packbrew
Trying as many adaptive sports as you can will lead you to finding one you love.
Noah Bury
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: Competed but did not place
Clinician: Wendy J. Remington, CPO | Mill Creek, UT
Instagram: @noahjamesbury
I am beautiful, honest, trustworthy, and powerful. It’s an affirmation and follows me to every challenge I encounter.
Hailey Griffin
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: 9th Place (Women’s Giant Slalom Sitting), 14th Place (Women’s Slalom Sitting)
Clinician: Wendy J. Remington, CPO | Mill Creek, UT
Instagram: @gruffmagriff
Keep it weird, and keep on goin’!
Patrick Halgren
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: Silver Medalist (Men’s Super-G Standing), 7th Place (Men’s Alpine Combined Standing), 15th Place (Men’s Slalom Standing)
Clinician: Donald Brandt, CPO | Lakewood, CO
Instagram: @powercasa32
Andrew Kurka
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: Bronze Medalist (Men’s Super-G Sitting)
Clinician: Leah Eberly, MPO, CPO | Anchorage, AK
Instagram: @andrewkurka
Life is short, live it FAST!
Michael O’Hearn
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: 28th Place (Men’s Giant Slalom Standing)
Clinician: Wendy J. Remington, CPO and Jared Larsen, CPO | Salt Lake City, UT
Instagram: @mikeyohearn
When you plant belief soiled with grit you outgrow doubt. Physical tribulations never mean physical limitations – shatter ceilings, see stars, chase adrenaline, carry momentum, hone purpose, and center values.
Josh Pauls
Sled Hockey
2026 Paralympics Results: Gold Medalist (Team – Mixed)
Clinician: Fred Schaumburg, CP | St. Louis, MO
Instagram: @spudsusa27
Orlando Perez
Para Alpine Skiing
2026 Paralympics Results: Competed but did not place
Clinician: Wendy J. Remington, CPO | Salt Lake City, UT
Instagram: @orlandoperezalpine
It’s about making a difference for inclusion, dissing the dis on disability to reveal our abilities!
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The 2026 Milano Cortina Paralympic Winter Games brought some truly unforgettable moments, and we couldn’t be prouder of the Hanger Clinic patient athletes who took the world stage. Today, we take a moment to celebrate them and all of their achievements.
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