Anna Schaffelhuber

Anna Schaffelhuber is a highly decorated German Para alpine skier, known for her exceptional achievements on the slopes, including multiple Paralympic and World Championship gold medals. After securing a bronze medal in the Super-G at the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games, Anna Schaffelhuber established herself as a dominant force in Para alpine skiing. Having joined the German national team in 2007, Schaffelhuber specializes in the LW10 para-alpine skiing classification, utilizing a sitting mono-ski and outriggers. She continued to assert her prowess at the 2011 IPC Alpine Skiing World Championships in Sestriere, Italy, where she earned three gold medals in Super-Combined, Slalom, and Giant Slalom, alongside a silver in the team event.

Her unwavering commitment to excellence was evident at the 2019 World Para Alpine Skiing Championships, where Schaffelhuber once again showcased her versatility and skill. She secured two gold medals in Downhill and Super-G, alongside three silver medals in Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super-Combined. Consistently lauded for her dedication and results, Anna Schaffelhuber stands as one of Germany’s most successful Para alpine skiers, having received numerous accolades including the International Paralympic Committee’s athlete of the month and Germany’s Disabled Athlete of the Year.