Claudia Lösch

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Claudia Lösch (born October 19, 1988) is an Austrian Paralympic alpine skier who has competed in multiple Winter Paralympic Games. She is known for her achievements in the sport, particularly in the sitting category.

Early Life

Claudia Lösch was born in Vienna, Austria. She became paraplegic at the age of five due to a car accident. Despite her disability, she pursued an active lifestyle and took up skiing at a young age.

Career

Claudia Lösch began her competitive skiing career in the early 2000s. She quickly rose through the ranks in the sport, becoming one of the top competitors in the sitting category. She has competed in several Winter Paralympic Games, including the 2006 Winter Paralympics in Turin, the 2010 Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, and the 2014 Winter Paralympics in Sochi.

Achievements

Lösch has won multiple medals in her Paralympic career. Some of her notable achievements include:

• Gold medals in the Women's Slalom and Women's Giant Slalom at the 2010 Winter Paralympics.
• Silver and bronze medals in various events at the 2014 Winter Paralympics.

Personal Life

Claudia Lösch is also known for her advocacy work for people with disabilities. She is involved in various organizations that promote accessibility and inclusion in sports.

See Also

• Paralympic alpine skiing
• Winter Paralympic Games
• Austria at the Paralympics