Henrieta Farkasova

Henrieta Farkasova was born on May 3, 1986, in Rožňava, Czechoslovakia. She began alpine skiing during her high school years and demonstrated early aptitude for the sport. Her competitive career quickly gained momentum, marked by significant achievements in visually impaired alpine skiing events. Farkasova made her mark at the 2009 World Championships, securing two gold medals and one silver medal, showcasing her potential as a leading athlete in the discipline. This early success set the stage for a distinguished career.

Farkasova’s debut at the Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver in 2010 was outstanding, where she earned three gold medals and one silver. She continued her impressive performance at the 2011 World Championships in Sestriere, Italy, winning four titles. Her consistent high-level performance included adding two more golds at the 2013 World Championships in La Molina, Spain. Farkasova further solidified her reputation at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, where she secured two gold medals and one bronze. Her career progression has been characterized by persistent excellence and a strong competitive drive.

The PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games marked a career highlight for Farkasova, as she became the most decorated athlete with four gold medals and one silver in the women’s vision impaired category, skiing alongside guide Natalia Subrtova. In the same year, she also claimed the Crystal Globe after topping the World Cup standings for the second consecutive season. Farkasova’s achievements extend to the 2017 World Championships in Tarvisio, Italy, where she won four gold medals. She has consistently demonstrated an ability to perform at the highest level, accumulating numerous medals and titles throughout her career, culminating in her recognition with the Laureus World Sports Award for Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability in 2019.