Veronika Aigner

Veronika Aigner (born 13 February 2003) is an Austrian visually impaired para alpine skier. She won a gold medal at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.[1]

Veronika Aigner
Personal information
Born (2003-02-13) 13 February 2003
Neunkirchen, Austria
Sport
Country Austria
SportAlpine skiing
DisabilityVisually impaired
Disability classB2
Medal record
Women's para alpine skiing
Representing  Austria
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2022 BeijingGiant slalom
Gold medal – first place2022 BeijingSlalom
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 LleidaGiant slalom
Gold medal – first place2023 LleidaSlalom

Career

Aigner competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal in the giant slalom and slalom events.[2][3]

Personal life

Aigner's twin siblings, Barbara, and Johannes are both visually impaired para skiers.[4]

References
  1. "Alpine Skiing Results Book" (PDF). 2022 Winter Paralympics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  2. "Veronika Aigner". paralympic.org. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  3. "Golden family: Aigner siblings achieve Paralympic glory". paralympic.org. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  4. "Keeping it in the family – Aigner twins join the dynasty". paralympic.org. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.


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