Barbara Aigner

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Barbara Aigner
Personal information
Born (2005-04-29) 29 April 2005 (age 19)
Gloggnitz, Lower Austria, Austria
Sport
Country Austria
SportAlpine skiing
DisabilityVisually impaired
Disability classB2
Medal record
Women's para alpine skiing
Representing  Austria
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Beijing Slalom
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Beijing Giant slalom
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2021 Lillehammer Giant slalom
Silver medal – second place 2023 Lleida Slalom
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Lleida Giant slalom

Barbara Aigner (born 29 April 2005) is an Austrian visually impaired para alpine skier who competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Career[edit]

Aigner made her debut at the 2021 World Para Snow Sports Championships where she won the gold medal in the giant slalom event.[1]

Aigner competed at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a silver medal in the slalom and a bronze medal in the giant slalom.[2][3][4]

Personal life[edit]

Aigner's twin brother, Johannes, and older sister Veronika are both visually impaired para skiers.[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Marie Bochet earns 30th major gold medal in gripping giant slalom finish". Paralympic.org. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games Results". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
  3. ^ "Golden family: Aigner siblings achieve Paralympic glory". paralympic.org. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  4. ^ "Alpine Skiing Results Book" (PDF). 2022 Winter Paralympics. Archived from the original (PDF) on 13 March 2022. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  5. ^ "Keeping it in the family – Aigner twins join the dynasty". paralympic.org. 1 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.