Italy Dominates Visually Impaired Alpine Skiing at Milan Cortina 2026 Paralympics

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy – March 9, 2026 – Italy secured a dominant performance in the visually impaired alpine skiing events at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics, claiming both gold medals in the women’s and men’s super-G competitions. The Italian team showcased exceptional skill and teamwork, solidifying their position as a force to be reckoned with in Paralympic alpine skiing.

Chiara Mazzel Claims Women’s Super-G Gold

Chiara Mazzel, guided by Nicola Cotti, won the gold medal in the women’s super-G for the visually impaired.^Olympics.com The Italian pair completed the course in 1 minute and 14.84 seconds, outperforming their competitors.^Ground.news This victory follows Mazzel’s silver medal in the downhill event, demonstrating her consistent performance on the slopes.^Ground.news

Austria’s Veronika Aigner, with guide Lilly Sammer, secured the silver medal, finishing just 0.60 seconds behind Mazzel.^Ground.news Slovakia’s Alexandra Rexova and guide Sophia Polak claimed the bronze medal, finishing 4.85 seconds behind the Italian winners.^Ground.news

Bertagnolli Secures Silver in Men’s Super-G

In the men’s visually impaired super-G, Giacomo Bertagnolli, guided by Andrea Ravelli, earned a silver medal, finishing a mere 0.16 seconds behind Austria’s Johannes Aigner, who took gold.^{X (formerly Twitter)} This marks Bertagnolli’s second medal of the Games, adding to his bronze in the downhill.^{X (formerly Twitter)}

Other Paralympic Highlights

The Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics have seen a range of competitions. Emanuel Perathoner previously won gold in the men’s snowboard cross, marking the first gold medal for Italy at these Games.^Ground.news In biathlon, Cristian Toninelli competed in the individual standing event, whereas Marco Pisani finished 13th in the sitting event. Italy’s curling team was defeated by China with a score of 3-5.^Ground.news

Looking Ahead

As the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics continue, Italy’s strong start in alpine skiing sets a positive tone for the remainder of the Games. The nation’s athletes are poised to compete for more medals across various disciplines, showcasing their dedication and skill on the world stage.