Landon Uthke
American sledge hockey player (born 2007)
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Landon Uthke (born December 30, 2007) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won a gold medal at the 2026 Winter Paralympics.
United States| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 30, 2007 Albert Lea, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Ice sled hockey |
| Position | Defense |
Medal record | |
Early life
Uthke was born and raised in Albert Lea, Minnesota and began playing sled hockey when he was young, after having his legs amputated due to injuries from a lawnmower accident.[1]
Career
Uthke made his first United States national team roster in 2025 at 16 years old, and made his international debut at the 2025 International Para Hockey Cup, which his team had won. He was also part of the U.S. national team that won the 2025 Para Hockey Cup.[2][3]
On January 16, 2026, Uthke was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Paralympics,[4][5] becoming the youngest player on the roster.[6] His team won a gold medal, which was the United States' third consecutive gold medal in Para ice hockey at the Winter Paralympics.[7]
