Claire Petit
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 2004 Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands[1] |
| Sport | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Sport | Para-alpine skiing |
| Disability class | LW2 |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Paralympic finals | Milan/Cortina 2026 |
Claire Petit (born 25 February 2004) is a Dutch para-alpine skier. She represented the Netherlands at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Early life
Petit was born without her right upper leg. At the age of four, she began skiing with two legs by using a prosthesis. Inspired by para-skier Anna Jochemsen, she decided to start skiing on one leg.[1] At the age of fifteen, she moved to the National Sports Centre Papendal in Arnhem.[2]
Career
Petit made her debut for the Dutch national team in 2019. She missed participating at the 2022 Winter Paralympics in Beijing, China, after breaking her collarbone.[3]
In 2025, Petit qualified for the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.[4] She served as the flag bearer for the Netherlands during the 2026 Winter Paralympics Parade of Nations.[5] She competed in the downhill, Super-G, super combined, giant slalom and slalom events. In her Paralympic debut in the downhill she finished in seventh place.[6]
Results
Paralympic Games
| Year | Venue | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Italy Cortina d'Ampezzo | 6th Super-G 7th Downhill 10th Super combined |
World Championships
| Year | Venue | Results |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Norway Lillehammer | 7th Super-G 7th Downhill |
| 2025 | Slovenia Maribor | 7th Giant slalom 8th Slalom |
References
- ^ a b Wubben, Robin (8 January 2026). "Capelse Claire Petit debuteert dit jaar op Paralympische Spelen: 'Een medaille is mijn ambitie'". Algemeen Dagblad (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Para-skiester Claire Petit: 'Ik kan lopen met een vol dienblad op één hand'". De Telegraaf (in Dutch). 13 March 2023. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ Radstake, Derk (12 November 2025). "Claire (21) geniet van vrijheid als para-alpineskiër en gaat nu zelfs naar de Spelen". RTV Rijnmond (in Dutch). Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Dit zijn alle Nederlanders die namens TeamNL meedoen aan Paralympische Spelen". Sportnieuws (in Dutch). 6 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ Keunen, Yvonne (4 March 2026). "Capelse Claire Petit vlaggendrager bij de Paralympische Spelen". Algemeen Dagblad. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
- ^ "Paraskiester Van Bergen crasht, Petit naast podium op paralympische afdaling". NOS (in Dutch). 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
External links
- Claire Petit at TeamNL (in Dutch)
- Claire Petit at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation