Oksana Masters, a para-nordic skier representing the USA, prepares for her eighth Paralympic Games, having won 19 medals across both summer and winter events.
Oksana Masters, a 37-year-old para-nordic skier from the USA, is set to compete in her eighth Paralympic Games, starting on February 7, 2026. She has a remarkable record of 19 medals, with 9 golds, 7 silvers, and 3 bronzes, having participated in every summer and winter Paralympics since 2012. According to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), only around 120 athletes have competed in both summer and winter Paralympics in the past two decades, marking Masters as one of the elite athletes in this domain. Her journey from a challenging childhood in Ukraine, where she was born with birth defects due to the Chernobyl disaster, to becoming a dominant figure in winter competitions is inspirational, especially as she gears up for her 20th medal.
