Barbara Aigner

Austrian para alpine skier (born 2005) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Barbara Aigner (born 29 April 2005) is a former Austrian visually impaired para alpine skier who competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.[1][2]

Born (2005-04-29) 29 April 2005 (age 20)
Country Austria
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Barbara Aigner
Personal information
Born (2005-04-29) 29 April 2005 (age 20)
Sport
Country Austria
SportAlpine skiing
DisabilityVisually impaired
Disability classB2
Medal record
Women's para alpine skiing
Representing  Austria
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place2022 BeijingSlalom
Bronze medal – third place2022 BeijingGiant slalom
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 LillehammerGiant slalom
Silver medal – second place2023 LleidaSlalom
Bronze medal – third place2023 LleidaGiant slalom
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Career

Aigner made her debut at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships where she won the gold medal in the giant slalom event.[3] She then competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a silver medal in the slalom and a bronze medal in the giant slalom.[4][5][6]

In January 2025, Aigner retired from competitive Para alpine skiing.[7]

Personal life

Aigner's twin brother, Johannes, and older sister Veronika are both visually impaired para skiers.[8][9] She and her siblings have the congenital cataract condition as well as their mother.[10]

References

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