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Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games: Top 14 Performers

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Find out who performed best on the world stage at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Roman Petushkov, Russia (Nordic skiing)

As the host nation’s biggest veteran star, Petushkov was the most decorated individual at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics, wining six golds in seven events. In biathlon, he won the men’s 7.5km, 12.5km and 15km distances in the sitting class. In cross-country skiing, he won the 12.5km and 15km distances, along with the 4×2.5km open relay.

Via paralympic.org

Anna Schaffelhuber, Germany (alpine skiing)

The 21-year-old could not have fared any better, as she won gold in all five of her events in the women’s sitting class: downhill, giant slalom, slalom, super combined and super-G.

Via paralympic.org

Steve Cash, USA (ice sledge hockey)

Now the top-performing goaltender at the last two Paralympic Winter Games, Cash had a stellar performance for the back-to-back Paralympic champions. In Sochi, he recorded 43 saves and a save percentage of 95.56, and he did not allow a single goal during the medal round.

Via paralympic.org

Brian McKeever, Canada (Nordic skiing)

By taking the title in three cross-country skiing events – the men’s 1km sprint, 10km and 20km visually impaired races – McKeever increased his career Paralympic golds to In the 1im sprint, he overcame a fall at the start of the race to dramatically win gold.

Via paralympic.org


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