Ragnhild Myklebust 

Norway’s Ragnhild Myklebust is the most successful Winter Paralympic athlete. Struck by polio at the age of two, she participated in five consecutive Paralympic Games, from Innsbruck 1988 to Salt Lake City 2002. She won 27 medals, including 22 gold, in biathlon, ice luge racing, and cross-country skiing (seated category).

Gerd Schönfelder 

Germany’s Gerd Schönfelder is one of the most successful athletes in the history of the Winter Paralympics. He dedicated himself to Para Alpine Skiing after losing his right arm and four fingers on his left hand in an accident. He participated in six editions of the Games, from Albertville 1992 to Vancouver 2010, competing in all five alpine skiing events (standing category) and winning 22 medals, including 16 gold.

Verena Bentele

Germany’s Verena Bentele, visually impaired since birth, was one of the most important figures in the Winter Paralympics. She participated in four editions of the Games, from Nagano 1998 to Vancouver 2010, winning 16 medals—12 of them gold—in biathlon and cross-country skiing (visually impaired category).