Patrick Halgren Is the First New Englander to Medal at 2026 Winter Paralympics

By Tuesday, March 10, Team USA has won seven medals at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy.

That includes one silver medal from New England athlete Patrick Halgren.

NBC Olympics reported that the Connecticut native finished second in the Super G event on Monday, March 9, just 0.98 seconds behind the winner. How close!

Patrick Halgren of Tolland, Connecticut, Wins Silver in Alpine Skiing Men’s Super-G

Halgren not only won silver in the alpine skiing men's Super-G competition for the 2026 Winter Paralympics, but it's his first career Paralympic medal.

According to Powder, Halgren had his left leg amputated after a motorcycle accident in 2013.

But after the serious crash that nearly took his life, his twin brother and father were the ones who taught him how to ski on one leg, NBC 9News said.

The victory in the Paralympic Games honors his family, especially his brother, who tragically lost his life just three years after Halgren's accident.

"He’s the reason I’m here. I’m just a vessel to cram love and combat hate down your throats. He inspired me to live life, but life is fragile," Halgren said, per Powder. "This is all for him and for my family. It’s for the people who have struggled. He’s dead, and I’m here living, talking to you guys."

This is Halgren's second Paralympics. He competed in the 2022 Games in Beijing.

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How outstanding it is that all the hard work and perseverance paid off. And to honor your brother on your journey with a win? Truly fantastic.

Halgren's attitude is incredible as well, and his upbeat and fun "rock star" demeanor only adds to that.

"Best day of my life until tomorrow," Halgren said, per NBC Olympics. "I'll repeat that until the day I die on the best day of my life."

Congrats to the first New Englander to win a medal for Team USA in the 2026 Winter Paralympics!