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Andrew Kurka of USA competes in the Super G section of the Super-Combined Men's Sitting race at the World Para Snow Sports Championships at Hafjell on January 17, 2022 in Lillehammer, Norway. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
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Andrew Kurka

  • Hometown
    Palmer, Alaska
  • Team
    Para Alpine
  • Years on Team
    15 (since 2010)
  • Born
    01/27/1992
  • Club(s)
    Alyeska Ski Club
  • School:
    Purdue Flight School
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3 Things You Didn't Know About Andrew Kurka

  • 1. Andrew is the proud owner of a bed and breakfast in Alaska that is focused on providing people with disabilities the opportunity to explore his home state that he loves.
  • 2. He recently earned his Sport Pilots license!
  • 3. Andrew is also a boat captain and enjoys fishing and being outdoors as much as possible.

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Paralympics
Three-time Paralympian (2014, 2018, 2022); Two-time Paralympic medalist (1 gold, 1 silver) Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, 4th (downhill) Paralympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018, gold (downhill), silver (super-G), 7th (super combined) Paralympic Winter Games Sochi 2014
World Championships
Gold – 2017 (downhill) Silver – 2017 (giant slalom) Bronze – 2021 (downhill, giant slalom); 2017 (super-G); 2015 (super-G)