Another year in the books

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Greta Neimanas
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Taylor Chace U.S. Paralympic Team

Taylor Chace first got started in sled hockey through a program called Northeast Passage at the University of New Hampshire. The opportunity to compete and gain experience in the sport led Taylor to the 2006 Paralympic Winter Games in Torino, where… More

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Caitie Sarubbi

U.S. Paralympic Team

For most people, taking on the challenge of making the 2010 U.S. Paralympic Team to compete at the Paralympic Winter Games is enough of a task to handle on its own.  But, Caitie Sarubbi isn't most people.  Sarubbi has just begun her freshman year at Harvard University and in addition to her academic studies, will also be ski racing full-time in an effort to get to Vancouver.

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Monte Meier

U.S. Paralympic Team

Monte Meier nearly retired after the 2002 Paralympic Winter Games.  But, feeling like he was still at the top of his game, Meier came back and competed in his fourth Games in Torino in 2006.  He is now well on his way to earning a spot on his fifth team and competing in Vancouver in 2010.

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Kelly Underkofler

U.S. Paralympic Team

At just three years of age, Kelly Underkofler began skiing alongside her father and brothers. Despite being born missing the lower half of her left arm she has excelled in sports. Since she was first introduced to the sport she hasn't slowed down skiing through high school, college, and on the national team since 2002. In 2003, she started biathlon.

 

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Jacqui Kapinowski

U.S. Paralympic Team

Jacqui Kapinowski never thought her love of road racing would lead her to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver.