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

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

Career

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

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

References

  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.