Kurt Oatway, a 41-year-old elite sit-skier from Calgary, is training intensely for the 2026 Paralympic Games after a severe injury from a crash in 2021 sidelined him from the 2022 Beijing Games. Following a permanent spinal cord injury in a 2007 rock climbing accident, Oatway found renewed purpose in skiing, ultimately achieving a gold medal in the 2018 Paralympics. His journey reflects resilience, supported by his family and community, as he aims to return to the podium in Italy.
