Leonie Walter

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Leonie Maria Walter (born 17 January 2004) is a German visually impaired cross-country skier and biathlete. She represented Germany at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics.

FullnameLeonie Maria Walter
Born (2004-01-17) 17 January 2004 (age 22)
Freiburg, Germany
Country Germany
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Leonie Walter
Personal information
Full nameLeonie Maria Walter
Born (2004-01-17) 17 January 2004 (age 22)
Freiburg, Germany
Sport
Country Germany
SportParalympic Nordic skiing (Paralympic cross-country skiing and Paralympic biathlon)
DisabilityMacular hypoplasia
Disability classB2
ClubSC St. Peter
Coached byRalf Rombach
Medal record
Representing  Germany
Women's para biathlon
Winter Paralympics
Gold medal – first place2022 Beijing10 km
Bronze medal – third place2022 Beijing6 km
Bronze medal – third place2022 Beijing12.5 km
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano CortinaSprint
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano CortinaSprint pursuit
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2023 Östersund7.5 km sprint
Gold medal – first place2023 Östersund10 km
Bronze medal – third place2023 Östersund12.5 km Individual
Women's para cross-country skiing
Winter Paralympics
Bronze medal – third place2022 Beijing15 km classical
Bronze medal – third place2026 Milano Cortina10 km classical
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2023 Östersund18 km individual
Silver medal – second place2023 Östersund10 km freestyle
Bronze medal – third place2023 Östersund4×2.5 km mixed relay
Bronze medal – third place2025 TrondheimSprint
Winter Universiade
Gold medal – first place2025 Torino10 km freestyle
Gold medal – first place2025 TorinoSprint classical
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Career

Walter represented Germany at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal in the 10 kilometres, and three bronze medals in the 6 kilometres, and 12.5 kilometres biathlon events, and in the 15 kilometre classical cross-country skiing event.[1][2] Pirmin Strecker has competed as her sighted guide.

She represented Germany at the 2025 Winter World University Games and won a gold medal in the 10 kilometre freestyle event.[3]

She represented Germany at the 2026 Winter Paralympics. During the sprint classical cross-country skiing event she was initially on the podium, however, she was downgraded for infringing the classic style, and Cong Jihong won the bronze medal.[4]

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