Jamie Stanton (alpine skier)

Jamie Stanton (born June 16, 1994), also known as James Stanton, is an American male Paralympic alpine skier.[1][2] He has competed at the Winter Paralympics in 2014 and 2018.[3]

Jamie Stanton
Personal information
Full nameJames Stanton
Nickname(s)Jamie
NationalityAmerican
Born (1994-06-16) June 16, 1994
Rochester Hills, Michigan, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportParalympic alpine skiing
Disability classLW4
Medal record
Men's para-alpine skiing
Representing  United States
Winter Paralympics
Bronze medal – third place2018 PyeongchangSlalom standing

Career

He made his Paralympic debut for United States at the 2014 Winter Paralympics and went medalless after competing in the alpine skiing events. He competed at the 2014 Winter Paralympics as James Stanton.[4]

He also represented United States at the 2018 Winter Paralympics and competed as Jamie Stanton.[5][6] Jamie Stanton claimed his first Paralympic medal at the 2018 Winter Paralympics, claiming a bronze medal in the men's slalom standing event.[7]

References
  1. "Jamie Stanton". Team USA. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  2. "Disabled DU student is a skiing superstar". FOX31 Denver. February 20, 2015. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  3. "Jamie Stanton". Paralympic.org. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  4. "James STANTON | Alpine Skiing | United States - Sochi 2014 Paralympic winter Games". sochi2014.arch.articul.ru. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  5. "Jamie Stanton heading to second Paralympic Winter Games". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on July 14, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  6. "Alpine Skiing | Athlete Profile: Jamie STANTON - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  7. "Alpine Skiing | Results Men's Slalom Run 2 - Standing - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on March 17, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
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