Laurie Stephens

Laurie Stephens is a highly decorated para-alpine monoskier and a five-time Paralympian with a distinguished career marked by seven Paralympic medals and multiple World Championship titles. After achieving immediate success at her debut 2006 Torino Winter Paralympics, Laurie Stephens established herself as a formidable para-alpine monoskier, securing two gold medals in Super-G Sitting and Downhill Sitting, alongside a silver in Giant Slalom Sitting. This exceptional performance earned her the prestigious title of Paralympic Sportswoman of the Year by the United States Olympic Committee in 2006 and an Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award (ESPY) nomination for Best Female Athlete with a Disability the same year. Stephens showcased her versatility by competing across all five alpine skiing events: downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and Super Combined, building upon a prior athletic career that included holding two national records in Paralympic swimming backstroke events.

Overall, Stephens has amassed a remarkable seven Paralympic medals, comprising two gold, two silver, and three bronze, across her five appearances. Beyond her Paralympic achievements, Laurie Stephens has collected an equally impressive seven medals at the World Championships, which include two gold, four silver, and three bronze. As a five-time Paralympian and multiple World Champion, Stephens remains a highly decorated and respected figure in para-alpine monoskiing, consistently demonstrating elite performance across downhill, slalom, giant slalom, super-G, and Super Combined events, solidifying her legacy as one of the sport’s most accomplished athletes.