Patrick Halgren
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| Born | June 24, 1992 | ||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | ||||||||||||||
| Sport | Para-alpine skiing | ||||||||||||||
| Disability class | LW2 | ||||||||||||||
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Patrick Halgren (born June 24, 1992) is an American para-alpine skier.
Career
Halgren represented the United States at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics.[1] He won a silver medal in the men's super-G event at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
Personal life
Halgren had his left leg amputated above the knee after a motorcycle crash in 2013. His twin brother, Sven, died in a motorcycle crash in New Zealand in 2016.[2]
References
- ^ Kraus, Marissa (March 2, 2026). "U.S. Paralympic skier Patrick Halgren exemplifies happiness, gratitude into second Paralympic Games".
- ^ Graham, Pat (March 6, 2026). "Memories of twin inspire Paralympian Patrick Halgren to spread good vibes — one sticker at a time". AP News.
External links
- Patrick Halgren at the International Paralympic Committee
- Patrick Halgren at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation